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Prospero Limited • Zambia • Posted Oct 5, 2026

Procurement Lead is available at Prospero Limited in Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.

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PROSPERO LIMITED — WE'RE HIRING!
In Support of the Musele Chiefdom Business Association (MCBA)

Prospero Limited, in support of the Musele Chiefdom Business Association (MCBA), is seeking a qualified, proactive, and experienced Procurement Lead to support the establishment and operation of its Buying House in Kalumbila, North-Western Province.

Position: Procurement Lead
Organization: Prospero Limited (supporting Musele Chiefdom Business Association - MCBA)
Location: Kalumbila, North-Western Province, Zambia
Engagement: 1 Year (Renewable Contract)
Job Type: Contract

Role Overview:
The Procurement Lead will play a pivotal role in establishing, managing, and driving the operational success of the MCBA Buying House in Kalumbila. The role oversees end-to-end procurement processes, supplier engagement, supply chain operations, and compliance with high-standard procurement ethics and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the operational establishment and day-to-day procurement operations of the Buying House.
Source, evaluate, and establish relationships with suppliers, local enterprises, and key business partners.
Manage procurement cycles including requisitioning, quotation requests, supplier evaluations, contracting, and order fulfillment.
Ensure strict adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and international best practices.
Support local enterprise development by building the capacity of local vendors within the Musele Chiefdom and North-Western Province.
Maintain detailed procurement databases, inventory tracking, and transparent reporting systems.
Provide strategic procurement advice and operational reports to management and association leadership.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPS Graduate Diploma / Level 6).
Must be an active, fully paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) with a valid practicing license.
At least 5 years of progressive procurement experience.
A minimum of 3 years in a leadership, supervisory, or managerial role.
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supply chain management skills.
Familiarity with community enterprise initiatives, mining supply chains, or development partner-funded projects is an added advantage.
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application electronically by emailing their cover letter, detailed CV, and relevant qualifications to:
📧 Primary Email: procurement@prospero.co.zm
📧 CC: muselebusiness.association@gmail.com and info@mcba.co.com

Subject Line: Clearly indicate the position being applied for (e.g., Application for Procurement Lead – Kalumbila).

🔗 Terms of Reference (TOR): Full Terms of Reference and additional application details can be accessed at: https://bit.ly/4rRqXrh

Application Deadline: 16th October 2026