Procurement Officer Agro Luswishi Zambia Limited

Agro Luswishi Zambia Limited (“ALZ” or the “Company”) is a greenfield project that is wholly owned by the Industrial Development Corporation (“IDC”). The Company is located in Lufwanyama District of the Copperbelt Province and seeks to establish bulk agricultural infrastructure that facilitates national food production while adding value for local and export markets. As part of its growth strategy, ALZ is hereby seeking to employ suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following positions:

Job Purpose

Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
Reviewing, comparing, analysing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
Ensure efficiency supply of raw materials.
Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, etc.
Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
Preparing budgets, cost analyses and reports.
Undertake other works as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Responsibilities
As above.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Grade twelve Certificate.
Minimum of a Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or relevant field.
3 years’ experience in similar position.
Should be a member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).