Huachen International Supply Chain Limited is currently seeking to employ a Supplier Supervisor to join our growing team.
POSITION : Supplier Supervisor (X1)
LOCATION : Ndola
JOB PURPOSE
To perform cross functional activities in maintaining the company’s relationships with its suppliers including procurement, quality control, supplier monitoring, contract negotiations, inventory management and control.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage relationships with the company’s suppliers through supplier evaluations, selections, and negotiating terms of contracts.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality control, cost control, and timely delivery of procured consignments.
- Monitor inventory levels and inventory usage in collaboration with internal departments to optimize procurement and delivery times.
- To oversee procurement processes including ordering, invoicing, receiving and inspection.
- Institute security protocols and procedures that will protect inventory from theft, pilferage and damage.
- Ensure compliance with established regulations, legal requirements and company policies related to procurement.
- Oversee regular stock-taking processes per company policy to ensure accurate record-keeping regarding inventory.
- Establish internal monitoring controls to identify areas of improvement.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply or related field.
- At least 3 years’ work experience in procurement, logistics or supply chain management.
- Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
- Familiar with inland transportation contracts.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of procurement, inventory management and supply chain processes.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should send cover letters, qualifications and CVs with at least Three (3) traceable references as a single PDF document to
hr2@huachen-zam.com. Indicate the position for the job applied for in the subject line of your email.
