Procurement Officer

Job Description

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Officer will implement procurement of goods, works and services to ensure an effective and uninterrupted supply to the Authority.

Specific Duties

• Provide technical procurement advice to end users for informed decisions.
• Develop the procurement plan to guide Authority procurement and ensure compliance with the law.
• Prepare solicitation/bidding documents and contracts to ensure supplier relations comply with policies and legal standards.
• Undertake procurement of goods, works and services to ensure seamless operations.
• Support contract management through induction of contract managers to ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Prepare procurement reports and minutes for submission to the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA).
• Implement procurement policies compliant with the public procurement regulatory framework.
• Provide secretarial services to the Procurement Committee, including meetings, records and timely communication of decisions.
• Supervise development and implementation of work plans for the Assistant Procurement Officer's scorecard.
• Develop correspondence with internal and external stakeholders to add value to procurement proceedings and obtain ad-hoc and statutory clearances.

Requirements

• Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent with credit or better in Mathematics and English.
• Degree in Procurement and Supplies or equivalent professional CIPS/ZIPS qualification.
• At least 4 years' relevant experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• ZAQA certification for all qualifications.

Department: Procurement
Location: Lusaka
Closing date: 13 November 2026