SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER  

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To be responsible for the day to day operations of the procurement activities through timely sourcing of goods, services, works and consulting services in order to meet organizational requirements

REPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY

The position will be reporting to the Manager – Procurement & Supplies.

MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Preparation of bidding documents for goods, works, and consultant services in accordance with the approved procurement plan for review by the Senior Procurement Officer
• Preparing evaluation reports and procurement committee paper
• The undertaking of market research to ensure purchases are sourced from the most competitive sources.
• Preparing and drafting of contracts for goods, works, and services,
• Ensuring that all procurement records are properly kept and up to date
• Timely preparation of periodic and ad-hoc procurement reports as required
• Administering tender closing and opening and preparing tender opening reports

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply, Business Administration; Economics or Commerce from a reputable university with Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Graduate Diploma,
• Master’s degree in supply chain management or in any other commercial discipline;
• Grade 12 ‘O’ level Certificate.
• Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply with a valid practicing License.
• At least 5 years of relevant post-qualifying experience in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience in Project Management will be an added advantage; and
• Knowledge of the Public Procurement Guidelines.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Non-partisan.
• Honest and reliable with high moral strength.
• Innovative and proactive.
• A high degree of attention to detail.
• A high degree of integrity.
• Tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Self-starter.

SKILLS

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Good report writing and oral presentation skills.

If you are suitably qualified, apply by visiting  enchinto.co.zm. Ensure that you upload your latest CV, Certified Copies of your Professional/Academic Certificates, and the National Registration Card (NRC) on the jobs portal. ALL applications must be submitted electronically.

The closing date for receiving applications is 22nd May 2020.

IDC provides equal employment opportunity to the Zambian nationals on merit without discrimination on the grounds of colour, tribe or place of origin, language, race, social origin, religion, belief, gender, pregnancy, marital status, ethnicity, family responsibility, disability, status, health, culture or economic grounds.

All application letters should be addressed to:
Manager-Human Capital & Administration
Industrial Development Corporation Limited
61 Independence Avenue
P O Box 37322
LUSAKA

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.