Manager - Procurement & Supplies - (1)

About the Employer

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited is a reputable Aviation Organization with a vision to provide World Class and diversified Airport and Air navigation business at the four designated International Airports in Zambia namely; Kenneth Kaunda in Lusaka, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe in Ndola, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula in Livingstone, Mfuwe and Ten (10) provincial and strategic aerodromes. Zambia Airports Corporation Limited is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the under listed position,
Job Description

The Manager Procurement and Supplies is responsible for assisting in the management of all procurement processes of goods and services in order to Implement the best procurement techniques in accordance with laid down laws and procedures to achieve the best value for money.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist in managing the execution of strategic initiatives/projects and operational excellence programs.
• Assist in managing the supply chain management unit’s financial budgeting, planning, expenditure and reporting.
• Assist in managing the execution of all aspects of procurements to optimize operational performance and conformance to the Public Procurement Act, Public Procurement Regulations and any administrative instructions issued by the Zambia Public Procurement Authority.
• Managing and scheduling site visit meetings.
• Ensuring Management are abreast with latest guidelines of procurement to ensure that the Corporation is not lagging with public procurement standards.
• Ensuring continued adherence to tender procedures.
• Assist in managing and strictly adhering to the budget and procurement plan.
• Assist in managing contracts in line with procurement guidelines and expediting approval of the contacts.
• Ensuring that all electronic procurement processes are enforced.
• Supervising subordinates to achieve set goals and to solve their day to day operational problems to have a better working environment.
• Attending to suppliers who call in person and negotiating for the best terms to achieve best value for money.
• Managing and coordinating the governance, reporting and stakeholder management processes.
• Any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualification

• Grade 12 certificate with 5 O’ level credits or better including English and Mathematics.
• Must possess a degree in Purchasing and Supply or any other relevant degree.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in public procurement with at least 5 years’ practical experience in a senior level position.

Professional membership

• Must be a paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MZIPS/MCIPS).

Hard copy applications with detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates, copy of national registration card (NRC)/ passport and other relevant documents with contact details, names and contact addresses of three (3) traceable referees, should be addressed to the address below by close of business on 28th October, 2026 to:

The Director Human Resource

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

Head Office,

P O Box 30175

LUSAKA

NB: Please note that only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.