Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job summary:
The job holder shall assist management in the procurement of goods, works and services in line with the public procurement (amendment) act no. 17 of 2023, the public procurement act no. 8 of 2020, the public procurement regulations, statutory instrument no. 30 of 2022.
Reporting to: head procurement

Key responsibilities will include:
• Undertaking the coordinated and cost-effective procurement management functions necessary to efficiently acquire goods, works and services in line with the zppa guidelines;
• Preparing and updating of the annual procurement plan;
• Monitoring of procurement expenditure against the budget;
• Preparing solicitation documents, evaluation committee reports, procurement committee minutes, draft contracts, monthly, quarterly and annual procurement reports;
• Undertaking the coordinated contract management function necessary to promote effectiveness in the acquisition of the required goods, work and services in line with the zppa guidelines;
• Drafting contracts for approved purchase requests;
• Managing/monitoring all contracts entered into by the company;
• Monitoring performance of suppliers to ensure that the contractual obligations are met, or appropriate action is taken by the company in the event of default;
• Prepare any required contract variations or change order and obtaining all required approvals before contracts are finalized;
• In liaison with accounts, ensure that the company meets all its payment obligations and other obligations on time and in accordance with the contract;
• Ensure that all contract management documents are properly kept and archived as required;
• Managing and monitoring all procurement contracts entered into by the company;
• And performs any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Minimum qualifications and experience
• Full grade twelve certificate;
• Bachelor’s degree in procurement from a recognised learning institution or graduate diploma in chartered institute of purchasing and supply;
• At least six (6) years work experience in public sector procurement management;
• Should have working knowledge of the electronic government procurement system and sage pastel evolution;
• Member of the zambia institute of purchasing and supply with a valid practicing certificate and/or evidence of renewal; and
• Aged between 25-45 years old.

Personal attributes
• Honest and reliable with high moral strength;
• Innovative and proactive;
mature in judgment;
• A high degree of integrity;
• Tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• And self-starter.

Skills
• Good understanding of the public procurement act and accompanying regulations;
• Good analytical skills;
• Strong management skills;
• Good command of microsoft word and excel;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Good report writing and oral presentation skills;
• And demonstrated ability to achieve goals through teamwork.

Tenure of employment
Three (3) years fixed term contract.
Tenure of employment
Three (3) years fixed term contract.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Only candidates who meet the above role specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their detailed cv and copies of academic qualifications/professional qualifications. Daytime and reachable telephone/mobile numbers should be clearly stated.
• Kindly send applications to the address below not later than 17:00 hours on friday 14th june 2024.
• The chief executive officer
po box 35874
lusaka
• The advertiser provides equal employment opportunity to zambian nationals on merit and without discrimination on grounds of colour, tribe, place of origin, language, race, social origin, religion, belief, gender, marital status, ethnicity, health, culture or economic grounds.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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