Zimbabwe Power Company is the leading generator of electrical energy in Zimbabwe and supplies the bulk of the nation’s electrical power requirements from its five power stations. The company is inviting suitably qualified and motivated candidates for the following vacant position based at Hwange Power Station.
Section Head Purchasing ( Ref ZPCH 001/03/13)
The Position
Reporting to the General Manager, this is a key position at Hwange Power Station. The main purpose of this job is to execute full purchasing functions and ensure that material of the quantity and quality is procured at minimum cost.
Key Perfomance Areas
• Implements guidelines for cost effective procurement for the station
• Reviews suppliers’ list and recommends new suppliers with favourable terms of trade and capacity to deliver
• Guides the station management on the appropriate procurement strategy as well as to sensitize the system on processing the relevant documentation on time.
• Ensures continuous inflow of requirements in liason with the station’s stores section in a cost effective manner
• Assists the station’s project appointed managers to ensure projects are executed on time to avoid overruns
• Reviews and recommends changes in processes and procurement procedures to plug loopholes ensuring the non-exposure of the procurement system
Qualifications and Experience
• A degree in Purchasing or equivalent plus 8years relevant experience
Or
• Higher National Diploma in purchasing plus 10years relevant experience
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Essential Competencies
• Must have the gravitas and influencing ability to consult and build positive relationships, negotiate and communicate with all levels of staff, suppliers and stakeholders
• Must be a highly focused, results driven and proactive individual who demonstrates accountability for quality outcomes and display a high degree of commercial acumen and problem solving abilities
Applications from prospective candidates with detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates should be received by no later than 30March 2013 addressed to:-
The Human Resources Manager
Zimbabwe Power Company
P.O.Box MP 274
Mt Pleasant
Harare
OR
The Human Resources Manager
Zimbabwe Power Company
12Th Floor Megawatt House
44 Samora Machel Avenue
Harare