Assistant Purchasing Officer Job
JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT PURCHASING OFFICER
Purpose:
To assist the Purchasing Officer in purchase orders and procurement of University requirements from local suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Sending out enquires relating to the goods to be purchased from local suppliers, assisting in verification of offers from suppliers and working out quantities required for ordering.
- Sourcing for required items within reasonable costs ensuring that goods are purchased at the most competitive price and quality.
- Conducting local market research and analysing quotations and bids to ensure that prices offered conform to the University requirements.
- Expediting movement of goods in transit from local suppliers and ensuring that proper documentation and progress payment for VAT and duty are within a specified period.
- Receiving quotations and invoices from suppliers, raising documents to advice accounts to make payments.
- Advising end users on the status of all purchase requests within stipulated time.
- Producing accurate monthly reports on the status of all purchase requests within the stipulated time.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent.
- Second Certificate in Purchasing and Supply or Foundation Diploma in Chattered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Level 4
- At least three (3) years relevant working experience.
- Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
- Must be Computer Literate.
How to Apply
Only candidates who meet the specified requirements need apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates, names and addresses of three traceable references and contact address / telephone / e-mail details.
Applications to be sent to:
The Registrar
University of Zambia
P O Box 32379
Lusaka
Closing date: 14th March, 2015
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The University of Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.