Position Title: Procurement Officer
Company: National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe
Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe
Type of Appointment: 2 Year Contract
Estimated Start Date: 1 November 2025
Reference Number: NVF2025/09
Application Closing Date: 15 September 2025
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement Operations
- Manage all local and international procurement activities.
- Place orders, process purchase requisitions, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Develop and implement procurement plans in line with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with departments to forecast procurement needs and ensure timely availability of required goods and services.
- Participate in budgeting and planning sessions to align procurement activities with organizational priorities.
2. Supplier Management
- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and service.
- Develop and implement a supplier evaluation program.
- Handle supplier communications, negotiate contracts and terms.
- Manage and mitigate risks through effective implementation of service level agreements.
3. Contracting & Bidding
- Prepare bid documents and contracts in line with procurement regulations.
- Coordinate bidding processes including bid openings and evaluations.
- Negotiate terms, terms, and contracts with vendors.
4. Costing & Payment Oversight
- Perform costing for product inputs and ensure timely data entry.
- Sign off on local supplier payments and maximize favorable payment terms.
- Prepare weekly rigid reports and analyze procurement trends.
5. Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
- Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act and organizational procurement policies.
- Submit procurement-related forms to the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) on compliance matters.
- Conduct ad hoc reports and evaluations to the Accounting Officer as required.
6. Inventory & Delivery Management
- Track deliveries, manage inventory levels, and ensure timely replenishment.
- Maintain a current database of suppliers: pricing and delivery schedules.
- Monitor supplier performance and receive and resolve delivery or quality issues.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with finance and operations to meet procurement needs.
- Report monthly and weekly reporting, including forecasting and input planning.
8. Administrative & Other Duties
- Maintain accurate procurement records and handle procurement-related forms tasks.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support procurement functions.
Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree in Purchasing & Supply, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply (added advantage).
3. Minimum of 2 years in a procurement or purchasing role.
4. Valid Class 4 Driver's License.
Skills
- Strong understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act.
- Familiarity with Electronic Government Procurement (EGP) systems.
- Knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and legal requirements.
- Proficient in procurement software and MS Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker with high integrity.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates must email their curriculum vitae to careers@nvccz.com with the subject line *PROCUREMENT OFFICER*.
Required Documents
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) with:
- Full names.
- Nationality and date of birth.
- Contact information.
2. Copy of national identification.
3. Proof of qualifications.
4. Current salary (if employed).
5. Proof of clearance.
6. Three (3) traceable references.
Equal Opportunities
NVCCZ is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and female candidates are also encouraged to apply.
Other Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- No late applications will be accepted.
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