Procurement Assistant

  • Full Time
  • Kitwe, Zambia
  • Applications have closed

Nkana Water and Sewerage Company

Nkana Water and Sewerage Company is a Commercial Water Utility Company providing quality Water and Sanitation Services to its customers in Kitwe, Kalulushi and Chambishi. In its quest to improve service delivery, the Company seeks to employ suitable, highly motivated and goal oriented professionals to fill the following vacancies:

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT (X1)

Job Purpose

The job of the Procurement Assistant will provide a professional, high quality, customer services contributing to the company’s value for money and procurement strategic objectives.

Job Accountabilities

  1. To work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs quality and delivery requirements.
  2. To assist in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased.
  3. To process purchasing requisitions received from End-Users.
  4. To prepare request for quotations and their timely dispatch to potential bidders.
  5. To receive and co-ordinate the evaluation of quotations and preparation of evaluation reports.
  6. To establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships.
  7. To manage the administrative process of approval of evaluation reports and authorization of contract awards.
  8. To prepare purchase orders and contracts, their approval and dispatch to selected suppliers.
  9. To administer contract performance, including delivery, warranty, damages and insurance.
  10. To prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists.
  11. To comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards and best practices.
  12. To develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with End- Users, colleagues and management.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Grade 12 Certificate with at least six (6) credits including English language.
  • Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or Second Certificate in Purchasing and Supply under the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) qualification.
  • Registered with the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) .
  • At least two years’ experience in a similar position.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong personality and character with tact and diplomacy as well as integrity to effectively perform the role.
  • Must have strong supervisory Skills

Applications with copies of certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae with the names of three referees should reach the undersigned no later than 23rd April 2019.

The Director – Human Resources and Administration Services
Nkana Water and Sewerage Company
Head Office
P O Box 20982
Freedom Way
KITWE

Email: [email protected]


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