Procurement Officer (Fixed-term, Harare)

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe. Department: Procurement Division. Reports to: Procurement Manager. Job type: fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and process procurement activities in line with approved policies and regulations.
• Prepare requests for quotations, evaluation reports, purchase orders and procurement records.
• Evaluate quotations and prepare comparative schedules.
• Assist with annual procurement plans and monitor their implementation.
• Liaise with suppliers and user departments.
• Monitor orders and deliveries and maintain supplier databases and procurement registers.
• Support supplier evaluation and monitor supplier performance.
• Prepare procurement and management reports.
• Maintain complete procurement records and advise user departments on procurement procedures.
• Promote transparent, competitive and compliant procurement.

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply Management or a related field.
• At least five years' relevant procurement or supply chain experience.
• Professional qualification or membership of a recognised procurement body is an advantage.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation, procedures and public-sector requirements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and ability to prepare and analyse procurement documents and reports.
• Integrity, accountability, professionalism and ability to work under pressure.

How to apply: email your application to [email protected]. No closing date was stated in the advert; apply as early as possible.