Procurement Officer

ASA Microfinance Zambia • Contract • Lusaka • 2d ago

Job Purpose:

To manage the sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of goods and services that keep business operations running smoothly. To ensure that every purchase meets the company standards for quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery, while building strong, ethical relationships with suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Developing and reviewing company strategies for ordering supplies and equipment for the company

· Preparing organization wide procurement plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.

· Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports

· Evaluating suppliers, products, and services. negotiating contracts in line with company’s procurement policies and procedures.

· Negotiating contracts with vendors for new purchases

· Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and overseeing and approving timely purchase of products and services

· Managing inventories to ensure adequate stock

· Maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.

· Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

· Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.

· Communicating with Suppliers to maintain positive relations,

Qualifications, Competencies & Skills:

· Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management/ BSC Accounting/ BBA, CIPS added Advantage

· Membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)

· years’ experience as a Procurement Officer in a reputable organization.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software

· In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and market analysis

· Familiarity with RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes, and experience in managing procurement qualifications and standards.

· Understanding of global market trends, supply chain dynamics, and pricing strategies.

· Networking and Negotiation Skills

· Strong leadership and communication skills.

· Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.

· Attention to detail.

· Proactive

· Astute and Hands on

· Integrity

Kindly submit your application letter with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, as a SINGLE DOCUMENT to jobs@asazambia.co.zm addressed to the Human Resource & Administration Manager

DO NOT send your Academic and Professional Credentials at this point.

CLOSING DATE: 8^th May 2026