Procurement Officer Breath of Heaven Children’s Ministries

Breath of Heaven Children’s Ministries (BOHCM) is a registered NGO dedicated to helping meet the needs of orphans in Zambia.  Located in Barlastone Park, Lusaka, the Ministry currently incorporates a Children’s Village, which provides residential care for 100 orphans and vulnerable children, a primary/technical secondary school with an enrollment of 400 students, a medical clinic, and a community church.  We are near completion of our new vocational training college which will provide a quality post-secondary education that will further impact the lives of our children and the community.

We are looking for skilled Procurement Officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost efficient and of high quality.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all activities of the purchasing department.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times,
• product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply, Accounts, or a similar field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Attention to detail.