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Supplies Officer is available at Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) in Lusaka. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.
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ZPPA ZAMBIA PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY JOB OPPORTUNITIES The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) a body corporate and responsible for regulation of public procurement in Zambia invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment into ZPPA’s establishment for the following positions: C. JOB TITLE: SUPPLIES OFFICER, ZPPA 06 (1 POSITION) 1.0 PURPOSE To manage, control and ensure timely replenishments of stock, safeguarding and recommending stock items for disposal by the Authority. 2.0 STATEMENT OF MAIN DUTIES 2.1 Receives all goods purchased by the Authority and stores them in the Storeroom; 2.2 Records and updates registers of all goods received; 2.3 Conducts regular stock checks and verifications to ensure availability of stock and timely initiate replenishments of stock items; 2.4 Issues requested stocks to user departments on an approved Stores Requisition authorized by Heads of Department; 2.5 Prepares stock records for each item received and issued; 2.6 Conducts quarterly stores inspection to ensure that the Storeroom is safe to avoid accidents and pilferage of stock; 2.7 Updates the Inventory Register on a daily basis; 2.8 Conducts quarterly inventory verification in conjunction with the Internal Audit Unit; 2.9 Conducts stock taking at the end of the financial year in conjunction with the Internal Audit Unit; 2.10 Continuously checks on obsolete and slow-moving inventory and recommends for disposal or write-off; 2.11 Prepares and submits quarterly inventory management and stores inspection reports as well as quarterly and yearly stock taking report; and 2.12 Performs any other duties assigned by superior from time to time. 3.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (i) Education: Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least five (5) credits or better including English and Mathematics. (ii) Vocational or Professional Requirements: Minimum of Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS Level 4) or Diploma in Procurement and Supplies. (iii) Relevant Post Qualification Work Experience: Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Stores Management in a public institution. 4.0 OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS (i) Good writing and oral communication skills; (ii) Computational and analysis skills; and (iii) Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Procurement and Supply with current practicing certificate. 5.0 TENURE The position of the Supplies Officer is on permanent and pensionable basis. E. APPLICATION PROCESS (i) All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. (ii) Applications should include an application letter with a National Registration Card, curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional qualifications and proof of Professional Membership with current practicing certificate. (iii) Applications should be addressed to the Director General at the address below. Director General Zambia Public Procurement Authority Stand No. Sub J-11790 Procurement House Off Alick Nkhata Road, Longacres P.O Box 31009 LUSAKA (iv) Only electronic applications will be considered. To submit your job application ONLINE, click on the link below: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/P9eTea5R? F. CLOSING DATE The closing date for receipt of applications will be Tuesday, 20th October, 2026 at 17:00 hours and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (i) Education: Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least five (5) credits or better including English and Mathematics. (ii) Vocational or Professional Requirements: Minimum of Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS Level 4) or Diploma in Procurement and Supplies. (iii) Relevant Post Qualification Work Experience: Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Stores Management in a public institution. 4.0 OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS (i) Good writing and oral communication skills; (ii) Computational and analysis skills; and (iii) Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Procurement and Supply with current practicing certificate. 5.0 TENURE The position of the Supplies Officer is on permanent and pensionable basis. E. APPLICATION PROCESS (i) All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. (ii) Applications should include an application letter with a National Registration Card, curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional qualifications and proof of Professional Membership with current practicing certificate. (iii) Applications should be addressed to the Director General at the address below. Director General Zambia Public Procurement Authority Stand No. Sub J-11790 Procurement House Off Alick Nkhata Road, Longacres P.O Box 31009 LUSAKA (iv) Only electronic applications will be considered. To submit your job application ONLINE, click on the link below: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/P9eTea5R? F. CLOSING DATE The closing date for receipt of applications will be Tuesday, 20th October, 2026 at 17:00 hours and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Explore related jobs in Zambia
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