Assistant Procurement Officer
Dangote Group, Zambia

• Preparation of solicitation documents and enquiries for goods, works and services in liaison with user projects and undertake the appropriate bidding process.
• Preparation of bid evaluation reports, contracts and other related procurement documentation.
• Contract management and expediting of orders to ensure timely delivery and processing of payments.
• Maintenance of sound Procurement records/documentation and preparation of procurement status reports.
• Collaborating with user projects and preparation of procurement plans to ensure timely provision of goods and services.
• Ensure materials and services supplied meet established standards, survey markets for latest trends in prices, availability, delivery and quality,
• Ensure that applicable policies, practices and procedures are understood and complied by suppliers.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance, noting current and/or potential issues and/or inefficiencies.
• Assist with contract/purchase order modifications.
• Assess all vendors/suppliers and ensure that they meet the minimum requirements to be on the suppliers list. This also involves conducting supplier premises visits to monitor and evaluate supplier standards.
  
  

Requirements

• Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Advanced Diploma Graduate, Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in Procurement,
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Hands on knowledge of SAP ERP is an added advantage
• Experience in the manuworking with manufacturing/Cement industry is an added advantage

Benefits

• · Medical Insurance Cover
• · In-House Pension Scheme
• · Production Bonus
• · Life Assurance

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