ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic Zimbabwean Nationals for for the position of Officer – Stores and Purchase.
Job Responsibilities:
Processing of Requests for Purchase, sending out enquiries, compilation of quotations, preparation of purchase orders, follow up with suppliers and clearance of imported materials and goods.
Maintains and updates all connected registers, records and files
Arranging the receipts of catalogues from suppliers, maintains a record of sources of supply, and estimates maximum and minimum order requirements of stock items, initiates action for purchase in time in coordination with requisitioners.
Reviews and follows up on purchase requisitions regarding specifications, quantities, methods of delivery, pre award review and planning.
Analyzing and evaluating the database information regarding vendorâs performance as regards to quality, prices, delivery, equipment and procurement.
Checking and accounting of all materials and goods ordered for official use and maintains correct records on an up-to-date basis in terms of quantities and cost.
Ensuring efficient and effective management of the central stores.
Periodic inventory to initiate action to estimate and replenish stock items
Issues, receiving and dispatching assets and goods into and out of the station against documents
Reviewing of slow moving and non-moving items, maintain and adjusting records (bin cards) showing the movement of cards showing the movement of cards into and out of the stores.
Maintaining of good housekeeping of the stores and warehouse
Prepare Material Request issue report monthly and charge recovery and submit to Finance.
Monitor movement assets
Receiving and issuing of fuel and does fuel reconciliations
Listing of all purchases for the month and submit to Finance for recovery purposes
Submitting of fuel tax refunds every month for tax refunds by ZIMRA
Qualification:
Bachelor of Commerce Degree (e.g. Accounting, Business Studies, Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, etc.)
Full Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply is a distinct advantage.
Minimum of 2 years related sector work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of local and international procurement practices.
Proficiency in Accounting Packages, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Apply by 4 July 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.