• Company: Zambia Railways Limited
• Location: Kabwe, Central Province, Zambia
• State: Kabwe
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job Category: Logistics/Transportation Jobs in Zambia

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) is a national Railway of Zambia. The Company specializes in transporting heavy cargo in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as well as running a local passenger train service. The area of product specialization is freight-bulk cargo and passenger rail services to the satisfaction of all Stakeholders. The Company therefore seeks the services of a committed, vibrant, innovative, and strategically focused and business oriented Zambian national to fill the vacant position below of:

MANAGER PROCUREMENT& SUPPLIES

1.0 PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To develop and implement procurement and storage strategies to ensure the availability of goods and services for the ZRL’s operations in compliance with the ZRL and Public Procurement Policies.

2.0 GRADE AND REPORTING LINE

This is a Senior Management position in Salary Grade RM 3 in the structure of the Company reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

3.0 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops the ZRL’s annual Procurement Plans in accordance with approved budgets.
• Develops and checks compliance to procurement and stores procedures.
• Prepares programmes and budgets for procurement and stores activities and maintains budgetary control for approved departmental budgets.
• Monitors the execution of procurement plan with respect to budget and lead times.
• Monitors contractor performance.
• Monitors the storage of ZRL’s inventory to ensure availability, safety and optimum whole-life.
• Reviews stores systems and procedures to ensure that they meet or respond to any changes and challenges.
• Provides professional advice to ZRL on procurement and stores matters.
• Identifies the training needs of staff in the department and facilitates appropriate capacity building.

4.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 with five (5) “O” Levels with credit or better in Mathematics and English Language.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS-UK) or equivalent for those with any other Bachelor’s Degree other than Bachelor of Science in Purchasing and Supply is required Bachelor’s in Purchasing & Supply; Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Not less than ten (10) years of relevant experience in procurement management in an organisation of similar size in operations.
• Experience in Public Sector Procurement with customer-centric positive cultural attitude shall be a definite advantage.
• Proof of Full Membership with Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
• Experience in regulatory procedures.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse situation and information.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• Master’s Degree in a business or Procurement and Supply related field from a recognised University is an added advantage.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the respective stated qualifications and experience should submit their applications with detailed curriculum vitae with certified copies of their academic and professional qualifications including details of three (3) traceable referees and their contact numbers not later than 17:00hrs 15th June, 2018 clearly stating on top of the envelope the position applied for “Application for Manager Procurement” to:

Director Human Resource and Administration Zambia Railways Limited 1st Floor Shitima House P.O Box 80935 KABWE

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will have their applications acknowledged