Senior Manager Procurement and Supplies

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title: Senior Manager Procurement and Supplies Job Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Head Office – Lusaka ERB Grade: ERB 3 Reports To: Director General Background The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is a statutory body created by the Energy Regulation Act No. 12 of 2019 to regulate Zambia’s energy sector. The ERB is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Zambian national to fill the position of Senior Manager Procurement and Supplies to be based at its Head Office. Job Purpose To plan, direct, coordinate and control the procurement of goods, works and services, contract management and stores functions of the ERB in accordance with the Public Procurement Act and related regulations in order to ensure timely, transparent, cost-effective and compliant procurement that supports the efficient functioning of the Institution. Main Duties and Responsibilities The main responsibilities for this role include: • Direct the acquisition of goods, works and services in accordance with the Public Procurement Act No. 8 of 2020, its regulations and ERB procedures • Develop, implement and monitor the institutional annual procurement plan to facilitate efficient procurements • Provide secretariat services to the Procurement Committee in order to facilitate the conduct of business • Provide technical advice to Management on procurement matters to ensure compliance with statutory provisions • Oversee the preparation of solicitation documents and the invitation, opening and evaluation of bids/proposals • Undertake contracts management, negotiate favourable terms and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations • Maintain accurate procurement records in order to enhance accountability and facilitate audits • Prepare periodic procurement reports for Management, the Board and the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) • Review procurement procedures and recommend effective and efficient systems, including use of the electro