The position will report to the Managing Director.
Job Purpose
To plan, implement and control the purchasing and supply functions of NWSC to ensure consistent and timely procurement of best quality goods and services to support the Company’s continuous operations.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Preparation of a comprehensive Procurement Plan covering all goods and services to be procured by the organization
- Monitor procurement milestones and make regular updates to the procurement plan as necessary for procurement of goods and services
- Prepare, in conjunction with user departments, Terms of Reference (TORs) and Request for Proposals (RFPS), evaluate Expression of Interest (EOI) as well as Technical and Financial Proposals for the selection of consultants
- Issue requests for quotations, evaluate supplier quotations, plan and conduct negotiations, prepare cost and price analyses, availability studies, risk analyses, bid analysis summaries, and award recommendations
- Execute contract documents and monitor contracts by interpreting and evaluating contract provisions; monitor compliance with contracts, resolve disputes and make recommendations for corrective action
- Provide procurement advice to NWSC management on policies, procedures for all methods of procurement in accordance with the existing procurement regulations
- Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels;
- Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality as required by the company
- Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers in order to maintain constant touch with all stakeholders for efficient and effective services
- Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them;
- Reviewing stock position or material consumption to ensure optimum maintenance of items in stock;
- Carrying out inventory reconciliations together with the Management Accountant on a quarterly basis.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate
- Degree in Purchasing and Supply from a reputable institution and/or full Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
- 5 years experience in Procurement and Supply at a senior level
- Must have experience in handling donor financed procurement (AfDB, World Bank etc.) and familiarity with the relevant procurement documents.
- Registered Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply with a valid practicing certificate
Other Personal Attributes
- Ability to perform duties in a highly visible, fast paced, team environment.
- Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Good Knowledge of the procurement methods for multilateral financing agencies.
Applications together with copies of certificates, detailed CV with the names of three referees should reach the undersigned no later than Wednesday 5th July, 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
The Director – Human Resources and Administration Services
Nkana Water and Sewerage Company Limited
P. O. Box 20982
Mutondo Crescent – Off Freedom Way
KITWE
Nkana Water and Sewerage Company Limited
P. O. Box 20982
Mutondo Crescent – Off Freedom Way
KITWE