Procurement Officer
Lafarge Cement Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified, highly motivated team players and results driven candidates for consideration to fill the positions of Procurement Officer tenable in Blantyre. The successful candidate will be reporting to The Procurement Manager.
Mission
Within the framework of the department’s objectives and yearly action plans his/her missions are:
- Ensure that all orders are done within set targets.
- Ensure that all imported and local goods are collected and kept in the company stores. Source quotations for foreign and local purchases.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that foreign enquiries are sent out and orders processed within five days from the date the purchase requisition is received.
- Ensure that local purchases are done within three days from the date the purchase requisition is received.
- Ensure that all imported goods are insured locally before they are dispatched.
- Identify suitable and competitive company suppliers.
- Compile tender data in order to come up with preferred suppliers for local purchases.
Required Skills and Profile
Qualification
- Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with a minimum of 5 years experience in procurement.
Technical skills
- Analytical skills
- Numeracy skills
- Knowledge of customs procedures
- Computer skills
- Excellent understanding of international issues.
- Understanding of mechanical, electrical, civil and structural engineering purchases.
- Experience in preparation of bills of quantities and preparation of tender documents
Personal skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Negotiation skills
The successful applicants will be provided with a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with this position.
Applications with a detailed CV and three traceable referees should be sent to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Lafarge Cement Malawi Ltd,
P.O. Box 523
Blantyre
Not later than Monday, 13th March, 2017
