Main Duties and Accountabilities (Without Limitation)
 Undertakes timely the preparation and review of the annual procurement plan in order to guide the procurement process.
 Conducts effectively the procurement of goods, services and works and negotiates the best possible terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure timely availability of goods and service.
 Manages effectively the monitoring of contracts in order to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

 Ensures the effective preparation, issuance and evaluation of bidding documents in order to facilitate procurement of work, goods and services.
 Carryout effectively the market research to identity and onboard suppliers for the provision of goods and maintain a supplier’s database in order to facilitate the storage and retrieval of information.
 Undertakes effectively the provision of secretariat services to the Procurement Committee in order to facilitate the implementation of procurement decisions.
 Provides technical assistance to non -procurement staff in understanding the requirements for submitting accurate and thorough requisitions, costs, estimates, statements of work, or to determine other technical specifications related to the procurement of products and services.

REQUIREMENTS
 Full Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.
 Bachelor Degree in Purchasing and Supply or equivalent.
 Membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply
 At least 2 years work relevant work experience.

Other Skills/Attributes:
• Able to write technical and analytical reports.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• Computer literate.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Integrity.
• Analytical skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Tact and Diplomacy.