Plan, coordinate and manage the procurement functions of the Corporation in
accordance with the existing and applicable Public Procurement and Disposal of
Assets legal framework, the Corporation’s policies and regulations whilst ensuring
economy, efficiency, transparency, fairness, accountability, ethical standards
and promotion of competition among others
ii. Manage the efforts and performance of the procurement team
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop a procurement and asset disposal strategy in line with the mission,
vision and mandate of the Corporation
2. Coordinate procurement planning across the various licensees and
directorates and come up with a consolidated procurement plan
3. In liaison with the User Directorates monitoring the implementation of
procurement plans and produce period reports
4. Manage, coordinate and monitor the Corporations procurements and
ensure all procurement proceedings are in compliance with the existing
public procurement legal framework
5. Design, review and oversee implementation of the Corporation’s
procurement framework contracts
6. Provide timely and adequate assistance, support and advice to Licensees
and Directorates in the preparation of Terms of Reference, specifications,
bills of quantities and evaluation of tenders to ensure principles of
procurement are upheld
7. Plan and facilitate training on procurement processes to all licensees and
directorates to ensure they are aware of their roles and responsibilities in
procurement processes
8. Coordinate and manage contract negotiations with suppliers in
collaboration with users and Legal Directorate to ensure the interests of the
Corporation are safeguarded
9. Be the focal point to the tender committees, disposal committees and
provide guidance on processes and procedures
10.Act as a secretariat and advisor to the Internal Procurement and Disposal
Committee to ensure they execute their mandate procedurally and in line
with the existing procurement legal framework
11.Ensure proper management of procurement records and audit trail
Attributes and competencies
Conflict management and decision-making skills
Interpersonal relationship and communication skills
Mentoring and coaching skills
Organizational skills (planning, budgeting, work prioritization and time
management)
Professionalism and adherence to good work ethics
Resilience and personal drive, self-motivation.
Maintain confidentiality and respectful of sensitive situations and information
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of a Master’s degree from a recognised and reputable university in
either Procurement, Logistics Management or Supply Chain Management.
professional membership with preferably Malawi Institute of Procurement and
Supply (MIPS)and Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS);
7 years’ experience in the field/industry, out of which at least 3 years ‘should be at
a Managerial level
At least 3 years in procurement of strategic materials for a big and or complex
organization

Hard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the
position applied for on top.
ATTACHMENTS : Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with 3 traceable
referees and Certified Copies of Certificates.

ADDRESSED TO : Senior Human Resources Manager,
ESCOM House,
P.O. Box 2047,
Blantyre.
Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for shortlisting. In cases where
one’s qualification accreditation is questionable, the burden of proof rests with the candidate to provide
evidence to the contrary.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews through email.
ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.