Procurement Officer – Intern

St Ignatius College is a private non – profit Catholic Jesuit Secondary school located in ibex Hill Lusaka (Zambia) and wholly owned by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). The College is seeking for an Intern who is a dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic and qualified individual to perform procurement functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
2. Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
3. Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
4. Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
5. Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the college
6. Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers
7. Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
8. Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
9. Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and supply from a reputable University;
• Two to Five years’ experience in procurement management
• Professional affiliation a must

TO APPLY

Please submit your application letter, copies of your professional and academic qualifications, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) together with your certified national identity/registration card to:

The Human Resource Officer

St. Ignatius College

P.O. Box 34114

LUSAKA

Email: [email protected]

Deadline for applications: September 26, 2022.