| Job Description – Procurement Officer
Industry: Non-profit/International Development/Agriculture
Function: Systems
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Location: Zomba
Organisation Description
One Acre Fund is a fast growing agricultural Social Enterprise in East and Southern Africa that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100
verage gain in farm income per acre.
Job Description and Role
The Systems Division at One Acre Fund Malawi is a collection of operations functions under the banner of Business Operations (Customer Engagement, Client Data Management, Audit & Investigations) and System Operations (Logistics, Procurement & Payment, IT & Print). It works to (re)design and execute the processes necessary to keep up with program change, growth, and innovation.
We place a heavy emphasis on both execution and staff growth and development. We offer mentored stretch-projects to all staff because we believe that growth comes through practice.
We are looking for individuals with a knack for improving processes and turning things on their head. As a Procurement Officer in Systems Operations, your role will include:
Assist with collection of quotations
Assist with vendor selection during vendor selection process
Interview vendors in person or by telephone to obtain information relative to product price, ability of vendor to produce product, service and delivery dates.
Filing of all quotations and invoices collected.
Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, cost, delivery, and product quality or performance inventories.
Requirements
Diploma in Procurement and Supply or Logistics (Note: Interested internal candidates are still encouraged to apply regardless)
Proven organizational, analytical, communication (oral and written) skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and to meet strict deadlines.
Must have good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred Attributes
Humility
Positive attitude and ability to work independently and in a team
Creative approach to work
Proactive in identifying and solving problems.
Preferred Start Date: May 2017
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Bonuses.
Benefits: Housing allowance, airtime and small transportation allowances
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and weekly one-on-one mentoring. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men are invited to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To Apply
Mandatory Requirements
Please submit the following via Email by 27 April.
1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV
For interested candidates, send your application to malawijobs@oneacrefund.org - Subject line: Procurement Officer.
Location: Zomba
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: N/A
Job deadline: 2017-04-27
Company: One Acre Fund | | |
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