Drake and Gorham (Z) Limited, one of Zambia’s leading Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Elevators & Escalators companies, is seeking a driven and results-oriented Stores & Purchasing Manager.
Job Purpose
The Stores and Purchasing Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Company's stores, inventory, procurement, Logistics and counter sales operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all Company stores and inventory operations countrywide.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, including bin cards, stock registers, stores ledgers, and electronic inventory systems.
- Monitor stock levels and ensure adequate stock availability to support operational requirements.
- Conduct regular stock counts, reconciliations, and audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Implement measures to prevent stock losses, pilferage, damage, and obsolescence.
- Manage the issuance and return of materials, equipment, and tools to projects, service teams, and other departments.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee the procurement of materials, equipment, spare parts, consumables, and services.
- Ensure procurement activities are conducted in accordance with Company policies and approved budgets.
- Obtain quotations, conduct supplier comparisons, and make recommendations for supplier selection.
- Ensure timely procurement and delivery of goods to support ongoing projects and operational requirements.
- Manage and oversee the dispatch, allocation, and tracking of equipment and materials to projects, contracts, and service departments.
- Maintain effective control of Company tools and assets issued to employees and project sites.
- Oversee the Company's counter sales operations and ensure excellent customer service.
- Support the marketing and promotion of products within the Company's portfolio.
- Identify opportunities to improve sales performance and inventory turnover.
- Prepare annual stores and procurement budgets and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
- Provide recommendations aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and strengthening inventory control systems.
- Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement within the department.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Qualifications in Purchasing and Supply, Procurement and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
- Membership with a professional Body, will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of five (7) years' experience in Stores, Procurement, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Management and logistics.
- At least five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role with responsibility for stores and procurement operations.
- Minimum age of 35.
- Should be familiar with stores software.
- Should be trustworthy.
- Should be computer-literate.
