Parmalat Zambia Limited Latest Job Vacancy: Local Procurement Specialist

Parmalat Zambia Limited is the leader in the Dairy Industry and Supplier of Quality Dairy products in Zambia. Parmalat subscribes to world-class quality standards in the manufacturing and distribution of its products. An opportunity exists for a talented individual who wishes to develop a career in this exciting industry as a Local Procurement Specialist reporting to the Procurement Manager.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND OUTPUT

• Managing the operational and tactical procurement of directs and indirect goods and services categories in accordance with Parmalat procurement strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.
• Acting as the point of contact between country procurement management, support functions and operations.
• Driving the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in the country, in line with regional and global strategies.
• Identifying saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels
• Negotiating in close coordination with head of procurement management for local volumes, processes, quality levels and prices
• Managing and developing one or more buyers where required
• Managing all inventory replenishment Purchase Orders (PO’s)
• Driving inventory optimal ordering strategies and re-order levels and stock holding levels to the Parmalat ways of working.
• Identify local saving opportunities and update in procurement savings ERP (LPS)
• Ensuring global & local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of Directs and Indirect goods and services.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Business/Economics/Marketing or related field
• 5 years purchasing experience preferably in a Manufacturing or FMCG industrial sector.
• CIPS membership or equivalent
• Holder of clean Driver’s Licence

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Exposure to working in a Multinational company
• FMCG experience an advantage
• InforLx or similar system experience an advantage
• People and organizational development including performance and talent management strategies to support business improvement
• Ability to coach and implement feedback processes
• Ability to identify the change management aspects of projects/initiatives
• Ability to understand the general financial sustainability, to identify the appropriate cost of capital and the appropriate capital structure were applicable

Applications along with detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of qualifications should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager not later than Wednesday 4th March 2020. Email: [email protected]

Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted