Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA)
A vacancy has arisen within the Agricultural Marketing Authority for the position of Procurement Officer. The incumbent supports the functions of the Chief Executive Officer as Accounting Officer, in pursuit of achieving effective and efficient public procurement
DUTIES
The candidate will assume the following duties and responsibilities including but not limited to
Prepare and execute annual procurement plans and reports
Assist in the preparation of divisional budget in liaison with Finance department for adequate planning
Review actual expenditure against budget and make recommendations for possible action
Negotiate payment terms and goods specifications to manage the organisation expenditure by reducing operational costs
Receive internal purchase requisition (IPR) forms all departments and analyse them to ensure that the right goods are procured
Adhere to the public procurement regulations and guidelines from the Procurement regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ)
Verify invoice on receipt of goods and compare with purchase order to ensure the correct goods are received
Provide excellent customer service and ensuring that professionalism is always maintained with customers
Exercise good negotiating skills with the aim of reaching agreements that will result in mutual benefits
Implement and review systems to track procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation and accuracy
Maintain a record of accurate procurement information for future reference and record keeping
REQUIREMENTS
AMA Seek to recruit a candidate with the following credentials
A Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Management
3-5 years relevant experience in a public institution
Clean Class 4 Drivers License
High degree of integrity, analytical and negotiating skills
Demonstrable concern for order and quality
Information seeking and customer service oriented
Speed of action in the execution of tasks
In depth knowledge of the Public procurement laws and regulations