PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival,
HIV and reproductive health, malaria and child survival. Working in partnership within the
public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the market, PSI provides life-
saving products, clinical services and behaviour change communications that empower the
world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI’s seeks qualified candidates to apply for the position of Procurement & Logistics Officer
at PSI Head Office in Harare. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the incumbent is
responsible for the following tasks and activities:
Duties and responsibilities
- Procurement of health and non-health commodities, packaging, promotional materials,
consumables and services for the organization
- Solicits for and evaluates quotation from foreign and local suppliers and compiles
comprehensive bid analysis
- Negotiates for the best value for money (price, quality, delivery and payment terms)
- Prepares purchase orders via an ERP system and ensures that they are duly approved
prior to confirming orders to vendors
- Updates user departments about the status if their orders up to delivery; in a timely
manner
- Manages vendor/supplier accounts, through facilitating payments, conducting vendor
site/factory visits and handling supplier performance related issues
- Draws up and manages contracts for goods and service providers
- Tracks, follows up & expedites purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and
services
- Provides information to the Procurement Manager, for use in compiling management
reports, and provides data for budgeting and decision making
- Handles and facilitates customs clearance of imported goods through ZIMRA, in liaison
with donors such as USAID, DFID and other relevant stakeholders
- Arranges for secure, safe and cost affective storage of goods wherever necessary
- Ensure all transactions are done in a transparent manner and with integrity to uphold
the image of the organization
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant Degree or HND in Purchasing & Supply Management/Logistics or equivalent
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIPS or CILT a definite advantage
- At least 3 years procurement experience in an NGO or Social/Health sector
- Computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP and ability to troubleshoot
- Valid, clean driver’s licence is an added advantage
To apply
Application letters together with detailed CVs, clearly stating position applied for in the
subject line should be sent to: recruitment@psi-zim.co.zw or submitted to: Director,
Human Resources & Administration, Population Services International, Block E, Emerald
Office Park, 30 The Chase West, Emerald Hill, Harare.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: 8 November 2013