Head of Procurement

Job Overview:

To plan, direct and control the procurement function effectively and in accordance with laid down procedures to sustain the smooth operations of the Company.

 Accountabilities/Tasks

• Develops and maintains a close working partnership with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Leads the procurement direction working with multi disciplinary teams to be able to maximise savings potential through efficient and effective purchasing arrangements
• Guides and coordinates the development and preparation of the Bid documents/tenders/Terms of Reference (TORs)/ and Request for Proposal (RFP) and obtain appropriate authorisation.
• Guides and coordinates the development and preparation of criteria that ensure objective and consistent evaluation of bids, EOI and proposals so that the most responsive Supplier/Consultant/Contractor is selected;
• Reviews and guides the Bid Evaluation Report (BER), Technical and Financial Report and the Combined Technical and Financial Report to ensure consistence and objectiveness;
• Ensures publication of the best evaluated bidder and circulate same to all bidders that participated in National and International Bidding.
• Reviews and guides the Bid Evaluation Report (BER), Technical and Financial Report and the Combined Technical and Financial Report to ensure consistence and objectiveness;
• Ensures publication of the best evaluated bidder and circulate same to all bidders that participated in National and International Bidding.
• Reviews and approves the development and preparation of contracts and obtain applicable authorisation;
• Submits the BER/ Technical and Financial Report and the Combined Technical and Financial Report for necessary approvals
•  Formulates, develops and review Procurement procedures, systems, methods, and practices to ensure effective management of the procurement function.
• Manages local and foreign suppliers effectively to facilitate efficient and timely provision of goods to sustain smooth operations of the company.
• Maintains effective liaison with Clearing Agents, Banks, and Insurance companies, Government Ministries, i.e., Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development and Zambia Revenue Authority, to manage the foreign procurement function efficiently and effectively to facilitate smooth Company operations.
• Ensures availability of optimum stocks to sustain Company operations.
• Prepares weekly/monthly reports on all procurement activities undertaken during the period under review for Management;
• Coordinates the preparation and updating of the annual procurement plan to meet approved requirements of the Limestone Resources Limited and Group

Manages Suppliers effectively, to procure quality goods and services at competitive prices and terms and achieve low input costs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 certificate with credits or better, including Mathematics and English.

• Degree in Purchasing and Supply or better.
• Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or ZIPS
• Minimum of 5 years working experience
• Decision Making
• Analytical Skills
• Numerical/ Computation Skills
• Human Relations Skills