Procurement Assistant at Nkana Water and Sewerage Company

Nkana Water and Sewerage Company - Location: Zambia, Copperbelt

Job closed

Job closed

Contract

Contract type
Permanent
Application deadline
18/06/2019

Description

Position
Procurement Assistant at Nkana Water and Sewerage Company
Industry
Logistics / Transport
Vacancies
1
Description

Nkana Water and Sewerage Company is a Commercial Water Utility Company providing quality Water and Sanitation Services to its customers in Kitwe, Kalulushi and Chambishi. In its quest to improve service delivery, the Company seeks to employ suitable, highly motivated and goal oriented professionals to fill the following vacancies:

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT (X1)

Job Purpose

The job of the Procurement Assistant will provide a professional, high quality, customer services contributing to the company’s value for money and procurement strategic objectives.

Job Accountabilities

  • To work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs quality and delivery requirements.

  • To assist in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased.

  • To process purchasing requisitions received from End-Users.

  • To prepare request for quotations and their timely dispatch to potential bidders.

  • To receive and co-ordinate the evaluation of quotations and preparation of evaluation reports.

  • To establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships.

  • To manage the administrative process of approval of evaluation reports and authorization of contract awards.

  • To prepare purchase orders and contracts, their approval and dispatch to selected suppliers.

  • To administer contract performance, including delivery, warranty, damages and insurance.

  • To prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists.

  • To comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards and best practices.

  • To develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with End- Users, colleagues and management.

    • Qualifications and Experience

    • Grade 12 Certificate with at least six (6) credits including English language.
    • Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or Second Certificate in Purchasing and Supply under the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) qualification.
    • Registered with the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) .
    • At least two years’ experience in a similar position.

    Personal Attributes

    • Strong personality and character with tact and diplomacy as well as integrity to effectively perform the role.
    • Must have strong supervisory Skills
    Sharing is Caring! Click on the Icons Below and Share

    Requirements

    Min education
    Primary school
    Required experience
    4 Years
    Nationality
    Not defined
    Languages
    Not defined
    Specializations
    Procurement / Bids
    Skills
    Not defined
    Prerequisites

    .

    Company

    Employer name

    Nkana Water and Sewerage Company

    Job closed

    Check out similar vacancies

    Sales and Customer Support Specialist Wanted! at A leading company in Services (other activities)

    Did not find vacancies of your interest?

    Register to be informed when we have suitable positions for your profile.
    By registering, you accept our Terms and conditions