Zambia Railways Manager Procurement & Supplies Jobs

Zambia Railways Manager Procurement & Supplies Jobs


Purpose of the Job

  • To develop and implement procurement and storage strategies to ensure the availability of goods and services for the ZRL’s operations in compliance with the ZRL and Public Procurement Policies.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Develops the ZRL’s annual Procurement Plans in accordance to approved budgets.

  • Develops and checks compliance to procurement and stores procedures.

  • Prepares programmes and budgets for procurement and stores activities and maintains budgetary control for approved departmental budgets.

  • Monitors the execution of procurement plan with respect to budget and lead times.

  • Monitors contractor performance.

  • Monitors the storage of ZRL’s inventory to ensure availability, safety and optimum whole-life.

  • Reviews stores systems and procedures to ensure that they meet or respond to any changes and challenges.

  • Provides professional advice to ZRL on procurement and stores matters.

  • Identifies the training needs of staff in the department and facilitates appropriate capacity building.

    Qualifications and Experience

  • Grade 12 with five (5) “O” Levels with credit or better in Mathematics and English Language.

  • Graduate Diploma obtained from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or Bachelor of Science in Purchasing and Supply obtained from a recognized Institution.

  • Not less than five (05) years of relevant experience in senior position in procurement management in an organisation of similar size in operations.

  • Practical experience in Public Sector Procurement with customer centric positive cultural attitude shall be a definite advantage.

  • Proof of Full Membership with Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).

  • Experience in regulatory procedures.

  • Sound judgement and ability to analyse situation and information.

  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures

  • Master’s Degree in a business or Procurement and Supply related field from a recognised University is an added advantage.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Zambia Railways Manager Procurement & Supplies Jobs

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