Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer
Location: Regional Office – Ndola
Job Grade: BOZU4

Job Brief
Maintain service contracts, manage all activities associated with procurement, storage and distribution of goods and services in accordance with Bank procurement policies and guidelines.

Published On : 24 May 2022
Closing Date : 6 June 2022

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Bank of Zambia, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambians for the following vacant position:

PROCUREMENT OFFICER – RO (1 POST)
GRADE: BoZ4

Job Purpose

Maintain service contracts, manage all activities associated with procurement, storage and distribution of goods and services in accordance with Bank procurement policies and guidelines.

Main Accountabilities

1. Oversee and verify GRN entries are as per contracted terms.
2. Make procurement-related policy recommendations through Head of Department for consideration and approval by the Management Executive Committee and the Board, respectively.
3. Facilitate preparation of the Bank-wide Procurement Plan in order to ensure that all procurement activities are consolidated, coordinated and executed in an orderly manner.
4. Facilitate Bank of Zambia procurement contracts to ensure consistency of approach, contract management and supplier relationship and obligations.
5. Impart professional guidance and training to subordinate staff in order to facilitate performance improvement and their career development.
6. Provide oversights for the management and administration of procedures for inventory management.
7. Ensure compliance by the Bank to the law on all matters of procurement
8. Provide guidance to evaluation committees.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
• Two (2) years’ relevant experience.
• Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ Levels (Credit or better).

Key Knowledge and Attributes

• Computer Skills
• Analytical thinking
• Problem Solving Skills

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Bank of Zambia Conditions of Service will apply.

To Apply

Only candidates meeting the above role specifications are invited to apply online, Applicants’ detailed curriculum vitae (CV), scanned certified copies of certificates and National Registration Card MUST be attached to the online application. The closing date for applications is Monday, 6 June 2022. Please note that only applications submitted online shall be considered.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted