Latest Job Vacancy at Alistair Group in Zambia: Procurement and Stores Manager
- Company: Alistair Group
- Location: Solwezi, Northwestern Province, Zambia
- State: Solwezi
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job Category: Logistics/Transportation Jobs in Zambia
Overall Purpose
- To implement group procurement procedures efficiency,
- To implement Stores control for vehicle spares and general equipment.
- To ensure stores integration to accounting and cost control systems (SAP)
- To ensure operating stock levels for Zambia Operations correct to meet demand
Accountability & Responsibility Areas.
- Establish a robust warehouse and procurement set up for the Group,
- Conduct an audit of the Company’s procurement and store processes,
- Determine stock levels and plan purchasing cycles,
- Devise and employ fruitful sourcing strategies,
- Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms,
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness,
- Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs,
- Manage local staff by building their capacity to improve their efficiency.
Formal Training/Education/ Experience
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Experience in working in a structured system.
- Extensive knowledge of procurement and stores management systems.
Knowledge & Skills
- Commercially astute.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivation, leadership, and innovation.
- Excellent written report writing skills.