Procurement Officer Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

JOB ADVERTS

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is a statutory body under Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. The CCPC was established under the Competition and Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) No. 24 of 2010 of the Laws of Zambia.

Its Mission Statement is to safeguard and promote economic welfare by competitive and unfair business practices in Zambia.

In order to align its operations to good governance practices, the CCPC wishes to recruit for the following positions:

3. PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1)

DIRECTORATE: ADMINISTRATION

REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JOB GRADE: CCPC/E

LOCATION:  LUSAKA

Responsibilities

1. Supervises and undertakes timely acquisition of goods, services and works for the Commission in order to enhance effective and efficient operations of the departments.

2. Supervises and undertakes timely preparation of tender documentation in order to facilitate selection of suitable suppliers for goods, services and works.

3. Supervises and undertakes the preparation of the Annual Procurement Plan in order to procure goods, services and works within the approved budget.

4. Undertakes effectively the provision of secretarial services to Procurement Committee in order to facilitate the smooth conduct of business.

5. Ensures that the Zambia Public Procurement Author followed when procuring goods and services.

6. Maintain accurate records/services in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.

7. Evaluates quotations from suppliers for purchase of goods or services and recommends best source/supplier for the approval of superior and/or Management Procurement Committee.

Qualifications and skills

1. Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate.

2. Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply and or Full Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.

3. Current Member to the Zambia Institute of Purchasing &Supply (ZIPS).

4. Minimum 3 years work experience in a similar position.

5. Good verbal and written communication skills.

6. Strong analytical, decision making, time management, organizational and negotiation skills,

7. Exhibit a high level of integrity and professional ethics.

8. Knowledgeable with the Zambia Public Procurement Authority Regulations

9. Knowledge of procurement processes, policies and procedures.

10. Team player, committed, motivated and pays attention to detail.

11.  Valid Driver’s Licence.