• Company: SCAW Limited
• Location: Kitwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
• State: Kitwe
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job Category: Logistics/Transportation Jobs in Zambia

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Overall job purposes:

To purchase quality goods and services timeously and at a competitive price and ensure smooth plant operations.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Ensures that all approved purchase requisitions from departments are actioned in accordance to laid down procedures.
• Ensures that enquiries for all approved purchase requisitions and stock items are sent to suppliers for offers.
• To adjudicate quotations received from both local and foreign suppliers for presentation in the tender meeting in order to select the best suppliers using value for money considerations.
• Ensure that all communication of purchase orders, due dates to suppliers is transmitted timeously and delivery dates are communicated to internal customers timeously for planning purposes.
• Maintains proper information of suppliers in order to ensure accurate vendor rating.
• Liases externally with ZRA, clearing agents and transporters on import formalities to ensure smooth importation of goods and services in order to sustain company operations.
• To maintain an effective communication internally with Stock Controller and user departments in order to minimize stockouts.
• Develops standard contracts and service level agreements documents which can be used for business.
• To develop and assess subordinates annually.

Qualifications;

• Grade twelve (12) certificate
• Diploma/Degree in Purchasing and Supply or its equivalent
• A member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply with a valid practicing License.
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in stores preferably in a manufacturing industry.
• Engineering background is an added advantage

Skills/Competencies;

• Analytical skills
• Conversant with AX systems, Microsoft Excel, and word
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Technical skills.
• Investigative skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to plan in advance
• Must be a good team player

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae with traceable references, academic/ professional qualifications and any other relevant documentation in support of the application. Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Wednesday, 13th September, 2018.

Corporate Services Department Scaw Limited P.O Box 20418, KITWE.

Or Email to [email protected]