Procurement Manager (Commodities / Minerals /Agriculture) – Lusaka, Zambia
Reference Number: CE02
Job Description: Our valued client in the Agricultural sector is currently seeking a Procurement Manager. Established in 2017, the company has rapidly evolved into a prominent global entity. With a versatile portfolio, they boast extensive expertise in Agri Commodities, metals, and Minerals. Their scope encompasses commodity inputs, logistics, merchandising, processing, and comprehensive supply chain management from origin to destination. Diversifying their business, they actively engage in trading across Agriculture Commodities, Mineral Ores, and Metal Ores.
Responsibilities: • Sourcing, reviewing, and purchasing commodities. • Delivery into the Warehouse. • Exports formalities. • Road, Rail, and Sea Freight for Inland and Exports through Customs. • Vendor Evaluation and Rating. • Organize vendor meets. • Foster vendor relations. • Increase sales. • Manage stock quantities effectively. • Evaluate, select, and recommend new vendors to management. • Negotiate favorable prices and terms of purchase to maximize best commodity sourcing practices. • Build and maintain good relationships with commodities suppliers. • Study market trends and risks while sourcing and procuring commodities. • Ensure adherence to project approval budget. • Ensure procurement of required commodities in the specified quantity and quality within allotted timelines. • Handle Government Liaising for procurement activities.
Requirements: • 15 years of relevant experience. • Recent experience of minerals – Copper, Cobalt, Zinc & Lead procurement in Zambia • Should be well versed with the culture of the region.
Benefits and Contractual information: • Travel will be required. If you wish to apply for the Procurement Manager, please send your CV to Megan Bester at [email protected] Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Megan Bester Recruitment Consultant CA Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.
Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.
