Bollore Transport & Logistics Malawi Limited (formerly known as SDV Malawi Limited), is a subsidiary of a multinational corporation Bollore Group from France and a leading Freight forwarding and logistics company in the country. The Group is one of the leading integrated logistics network operators in Africa with concessions In ports and railways. In Malawi we operate the entire logistics service range from International freight forwarding to warehousing and distribution management.
Procurement/Administration Officer
The position is tenable at our head office in Blantyre. Applicants must have a Degree in Procurement/Business Administration or its equivalent. Those with a Certified Professional Purchaser accreditation will have an added advantage. They should also have a minimum of five years’ experience at a similar position in a very busy and reputable organisation as the successful person will be responsible for buying the best quality equipment, goods and services, at the most competitive prices, to enable a company save money and increase profits.
Responsibilities
- Forecasting levels of demand for services and products and their associated price trends and their impact on future activities.
- Conducting surveys to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
- Negotiating and agreeing contracts and thereafter monitoring the quality of service provided.
- Contracts management – keeping all contract files (customers/suppliers/HO) for future reference.
- Producing reports and statistics using computer software
- Evaluating bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors
- Analyzing current procurement activities and recommending improvement through more efficient procurement methods, quantity discounts, standardization, value analysis and cooperative purchasing.
Attributes/Skills
- Organizing & planning ability – goal setting based on priorities, problem solving and time management skills.
- Analytical Skills – collecting, comparing and relating data from different sources and identifying issues/ problems.
- Integrity & ethical – trusted to perform duties in a proper and honest manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of purchasing and financial information.
- Ability to promote and maintain a high level of communication and liaison with the external suppliers.
Interested dynamic, strategy focused, innovative individuals should apply with their detailed CVs, contact telephone number(s), e-mail address and three traceable referees not later than 13th December, 2016 to:-
The Human Resources Manager
Bollore Transport & Logistics Malawi Limited
P. O. Box 838
BLANTYRE
Bollore Transport & Logistics Malawi Limited
P. O. Box 838
BLANTYRE
