This role deputizes the Manager Procurement in the acquisition of goods and services for the bank.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Manager Procurement, the following are among the Job key Responsibilities:
• Purchase goods or services that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization
• Track inventory and restock goods when needed
• Stay up to date on industry trends and new products
• Compare available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing
• Coordinating Management Tender Committee meetings and ensuring records of minutes of meetings held are drafted and filled.
• Providing guidance to Business Units on all procurement related matters in accordance with Procurement Policy.
• Any other responsibilities or tasks as may be assigned by management.
• Attending to all Procurement Committee matters.
• To obtain contract manager nominations for all contracts.
• Attend to all contract variations and contract exit process.
• Facilitate the contract renewal process so that contracts are renewed before expiry.
• Keep contract tracker of all contracts updated at all times and ensure alerts for contract expiry are sent to the respective contract manager on time.
• Developing and nurturing good relationships with vendors.
• Supervising the stores clerk.
Required Skills and Attributes
• Data Analytical skills.
• Decision making.
• Strategic planning and implementation abilities.
• Understating of Supply Chain Management procedures and logistics.
• Good interpersonal and communication and negotiation skills.
Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 Certificate with Credit or above mandatory in Mathematics and English and any other three subjects.
• University Degree in Purchasing & Supply Management or any other relevant field.
• Minimum 5 five years’ work experience in sourcing.
• Demonstrated understating of Supply Chain Management procedures and logistics.
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) in good standing.