Contracting and Procurement Officer
Contracting and Procurement Officer
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Job Description
Overview of the position
SNV is seeking an exceptional candidate for this role who has at least 4 years experience playing a similar role in Contracting and Procurement in the nonprofit and INGO sector. The successful candidate will be organised a selfstarter with high levels of integrity and able to work independently as well as having the ability and judgement to respond rapidly to situations which require urgent attention. The Contracting and Procurement (C&P) officer will work with a team of procurement officers and intern(s) and he/she will be reporting to the Country Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Managing of Procurement Function
- Conducting procurements identifying preferred suppliers and demonstrating value for money.
- Process and complete procurement requests in a detailed efficient and timely manner.
- Developing and implementing yearly procurement plans for projects as assigned to him/her.
- Developing managing and overseeing relationships with service providers and suppliers
- Drafting contracts with suppliers.
- Tracking contracts with service providers and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Ensuring a monitoring system is in place for procurement to ensure all service provision is transparent and quality controlled and ensure the program continuously obtains best price and value for money.
- Actively participate in the of strong inventory management practices in procurement stores including data management best practices etc.
- Developing best practices for mitigating risk through enhanced quality assurance mechanisms for procurement material.
Qualifications :
- University degree in Procurement Business Management purchasing and supply or other supply chain management related field or related field a masters degree will be an added advantage.
- Valid membership and certification from CIPS (UK) and or the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
- Solid and demonstratable knowledge of contracting and procurement and reliable in analytical judgments.
- Minimum 4 years working in a Procurement Officer role related to donor funded development projects.
- Good knowledge of databases management and ERP systems.
- Proven ability in steering operations in a demanding environment along with people management.
- Excellent people skills and a collaborative style.
- Commitment to gender equality and social justice.
- Strong collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal skills and analytical skills able to work seamlessly across cultures and organisational units.
Additional Information :
This is a fulltime national position with the successful candidate being contracted on a oneyear basis with the possibility of renewal.
Application Closing Date
Interested candidates with minimum qualifications may apply by submitting a Cover Letter and CV on or before 18th April 2025 if you wish to be considered for this position.
Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for national determined positions. As SNV participates in the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation sexual abuse sexual harassment as well as Fraud) the Statement of Conduct. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.
We do not appreciate thirdparty mediation based on this advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation by phone or other means will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. SNV is an equal employment provider.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
