Procurement Officer

Central Bank of Lesotho Job Title: Procurement Officer Ref: PO The procurement Officer will report to the Supply Chain Manager and is responsible for ensuring that procurement of goods and/or services of the Bank are made with adherence to the procurement Policy and Manual of the Bank. Areas of responsibility include: - Ensuring compliance with Procurement and procurement of goods and/or services - To communicate effectively with departments and suppliers to ensure procurement efficiency - To provide information on the implementation od the Annual Procurement Plan The Candidate will be required to: - Source of quotations for procurement of goods and/or services in accordance with the procurement Policy and the Annual Procurement Plan - Order goods and/or services and place purchases orders with suppliers - Coordinate with the suppliers to ensure adherence to lead times - Ensure that goods and/or goods services are delivered or rendered according to specifications or terms or references - Prepare online travel arrangements for Bank Employees and assist with VISA applications - Make online credit card payments for goods and services - Assist the accounting division in monthly/weekly reconciliation of credit card transactions - Provide information on the implementation of the annual Procurement Plan progress to the Supply Chain Manager - Stand in as the Secretary of the Tender Committee in the absence of the Supply Chain Manager - Provides advice on the best practices and procedures to be followed in the procurement processes - Supervise the Assistant Procurement Officer Candidates applying for this role require the following behavioural Competencies - Analytical Skills - Communication skills - Following instruction and procedures - Organizing - Writing and reporting skills - Negotiation skills - Highly ethical All candidates wishing to apply should have above stated behavioral Competencies and any of the following qualifications: - Degree in Supply Chain Management or CIPS Level 6 or Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent - A minimum of 2 years` experience in the procurement or Supply Chain Field - Working knowledge in the use of computers, especially Microsoft Excel will be an added advantage To apply visit: https://www.centralbank.org.ls/index.php/opportunities Deadline: 2nd June 2023