Assistant procurement officer

Assistant Procurement Officer – Re advertised
Full Time
Chembe District, Luapula Province, Zambia
Closes: July 15, 2024

Mansa Sugar Limited
Adding sweetness to life
Mansa Sugar Limited invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the position of;
Assistant Procurement Officer
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Procurement Officer to carry out the following duties;
Source for quotations from local and overseas suppliers as per user department request
To analyze quotations to give correct value and competitive prices
Prepare overseas purchase for monitoring purposes on a monthly basis
Check, analyze and verify all tenders and invoices
Reconcile supplier accounts and keep tracks of all advances
To facilitate marine insurance application to cover goods in transit by our insurer
To liaise with clearing agents on clearing the contingent in time to minimize storage costs and demurrage charges
Filing of import declaration forms
Maintain files for each order foe easy verification and reconciliation
Coordinate general correspondence with suppliers
Prepare progress reports and work plans for subordinates
Compiling of daily reports
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Full grade (12) certificate;
Basic computer skills
Diploma in purchasing and supply or related field
At least 1 year of prior experience in a similar role
Personal Attributes
High ethical standards of behavior, respect for others, and confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal skills
The ability to work in a multicultural and diverse environment.
Energetic, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as being an active member of the team.
Flexible and creative with a positive attitude and an aptitude for solving problems.
Thoroughness, attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Candidates who meet the requirements are advised to send in their cover letters ,CV and credentials only to [email protected] stating clearly the position being applied for in the Subject line before close of business on 15th July, 2024.
Because of the large volume of applications received, only shot listed candidates will be contacted.
Mansa Sugar limited is an equal opportunity employer and strongly advises both males and females to apply.
To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]