Procurement Officer
Procurement, Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Jobs
- National Venture Capital Comp…
- Expires 15 Sep 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Position Title: Procurement Officer
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
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
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 annual procurement plans in line with NVCC2's operational and strategic objectives
• Collaborate with departments to forecast procurement needs and ensure timely avilabilty of required goods and services
• Participate in budgeting and planning sessions to align procurement activities with organizational priorties.
2. Supplier Management
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and relicbility.
• Develop and implement a supplier evaluation program.
• Handle supplier communications, negotiate contract terms and ensure effective implementation of service level agreements (SLAS).
3. Contracting & Bidding
Prepare bid documents and contracts in line with procurement regulations.
* Coorcinote bididing processes including bid openings and
evaluations
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors.
4. Costing & Payment Oversight
Perform costings for product inputs and ensure timely cata entry.
• sign off on local suppler payments and madmize favorable payment terms.
• Prepare weekly aged reports and analyze procurement trends.
Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
Ensure complance with the Procurement Act and organizational procurement policies,
• Liaise with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe
(PRAZ) on compliance matters.
• Submit procurement reports and evaluations to the Accounting
Officer os required
6. Inventory & Delivery Management
Track deliveries, manage inventory levels, and ensure timely replenishment
• Manton a current database of suppliers pricing and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with finance and operations to meet procurement needs.
• Participate in monthly and weekly reporting, including forecasting and input planning
8. Administrative & Other Duties
Maintain accurate procurement records and handle procurement-related admin tasks
Perform any other duties as assigned lay the supervisor to support procurement functions.
Qualifications and Experience
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
Familicrity with Electronic Government Procurement (EGP)
Systorns
Knowledge of procurement principles practices, and legal rogurements
Proficient in procurement software and MS Office Suite Excellent communication and interpersonal skils
Strategic thinker with high integrity
• Abilty to work under pressure and meet deadlines
How to Apply
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates must email your curriculum vitae to careers@nvccz.com with the subject line: PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Required Documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) with
-Full names
- Place and date of birth
-Contact information
2.Copy of national identification
3.Proof of qualifications
4.Current salary (if employed)
5.Date of availability
6.Three (3) traceable referees
