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Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to issue, confirm and expedite allocated groups of purchase orders for goods to support the KTDC Department in accordance with site policies and procedures. The officer is also expected to regularly communicate with suppliers, logistics section, receiving section, freight forwarders and transporters and other stakeholders to ensure goods arrive in required timeframe.

Specific Job Responsibility

Create update and present expediting reports for routine and project/event goods procurement for internal stakeholders.Plan and execute expediting activities by phone, in person and by email with suppliers for allocated regions, suppliers or categoriesEnsure dates and information in Pronto is accurate, updated and valid for Purchase Orders in the assigned purchase order group.Ensure documentation is filed as hard copy or electronically.Timely resolution of receiving/accounts queries on purchase orders.Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor.

Job Specific Competencies

Keep track of incoming and outgoing orders, handle issues such as order status, cancellation or changes and ensure that goods arrive on scheduleOperational link between suppliers, logistics and receiving teams.Ensure required levels of materials are available as required onsite in accordance with warehouse reorder parameters, and project plans.Ensure Suppliers are held to account to supply ‘on time’Build and maintain end user confidence in procurement function capability.Prompt customer service and timely feedback on queries.

Key Job Attributes

Ability to work under pressureAbility to priorities and manage multiple tasksMust be dependable and self-motivatedExcellent typing and writing skillsMust have excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to interact with people of different culturesAccurate and precise attention to detailUnquestionable integrityWork independently and as part of a team

Experience required to perform in this job

Communication with local and international suppliers and freight forwardersAbility to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficientlyExcellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeProficiency in ProntoStrong skills in MS Excel and PowerPointUnderstanding of warehousing and inventory managementA basic understanding of commercial law, tax, economics, logistics and remote mine site supply chain managementKnowledge in basic health and safetyAt least 2 years’ experience in the same or similar position (preferably in the mining industry)(desirable

Qualifications

Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalentDegree in Commercial or technical disciplineCommenced CIPS QualificationsFully paid up Member of (Zambia institute of Purchasing and Supply) ZIPSAll Certificates must be certified by ZAQA

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