Procurement Officer

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Purpose of the Job

To procure goods, services, capital items, chemicals and other requirements, in order to ensure efficiency and contribute to smooth operations of the Company

Statements of Main Accountabilities

Procures requested materials or when stock levels are low by raising the purchase requisition form, getting the purchase requisition form approved by Management and sends enquiries to suppliers, as per approved suppliers list or the ones used before; sends out enquiries and obtaining at least 3 quotations from different suppliers

Assists superior evaluate received quotations and recommends preferred supplier to the Superior after taking into account the price, quality, delivery period and point of delivery

Raises purchase order to the chosen supplier and making follow-ups with suppliers to collect goods or ensure timely delivery of the same

Prepares of tender documents and sending of invitations for tenders to suppliers and in opening the tender box, evaluating received tenders, prepares tender reports, making recommendations to the Internal Procurement Committee, raises orders/prepares contracts once the recommendations have been approved

Compiles the list of suppliers in conformity with Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) procedures and guidelines

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Full Grade 12 Certificate

Diploma in Purchasing and Supply, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, (CIPS)

3 years’ post qualification experience in a similar role

Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Valid Driver’s License (Ability to Drive Manual Vehicle) will be an added advantage

Method of Application

If you have the necessary competences/qualifications we are looking for, please submit your application together with a comprehensive C.V. as one document including your contact telephone number and certified copies of your certificates and names of three referees.

Please use your name & position being applied for in the Subject.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be communicated to. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director Human Resources and Administration

Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited

Musonko House, Kabundi Road

P O Box 11712

CHINGOLA.

“Mulonga – “Towards Purified Excellence”

Application deadline
12 Apr 15:00