Kafue, Zambia
\nFull-time
\nCompany Location: Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp<\/p>\n
Company Description<\/p>\n
Set on the banks of the majestic Kafue River, Anantara Kafue River\u00a0 Tented Camp offers an exclusive safari experience in the heart of one of Africa\u2019s most pristine wilderness areas. We are seeking a highly organized, detail\u2011oriented, and proactive\u00a0Purchasing & Stores Officer\u00a0who is able to multitask across purchasing, inventory management, receiving, issuing, compliance, and storeroom operations. This role is critical in ensuring efficient supply\u2011chain operations, cost control, and high\u2011standard support to all departments.
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Job Description<\/p>\n
Source goods and services from approved suppliers, conducting price comparisons and maintaining vendor pricing lists whilst ensuring optimal balance of quality, pricing, delivery reliability, and credit terms.
\nReview and validate purchase requisitions, converting them into accurate purchase orders whilst enforcing purchasing cycles, quotation procedures, and supplier-selection requirements.
\nMonitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, or compliance issues promptly.
\nSet, monitor, and control par stock levels based on usage patterns and business needs; identify and take corrective action on slow-moving, obsolete, or expired items.
\nMaintain accurate inventory records and submit regular stock, consumption, and variance reports to management.
\nTake full responsibility for receiving all goods delivered to the property, ensuring quantities, quality, and specifications match approved purchase orders and completing accurate receiving documentation.
\nApprove and control stock issuing to departments based on authorised requisitions, accurately recording all stock movements and applying FIFO principles consistently.
\nEnsure proper layout, organisation, and care of all storerooms (dry goods, beverages, general supplies, chemicals, stationery, and electrical stores), maintaining strict access controls for authorised personnel only.
\nMaintain and oversee the material-management system, including item coding, department coding, store categorisation, and generation of inventory, pricing, usage, and consumption reports.
\nConduct and coordinate monthly and periodic stock counts, resolving discrepancies and maintaining strict control and accountability for Small Operating Equipment (SOE).
\nEnsure full adherence to purchasing, inventory, and financial control policies; maintain strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
\nPrepare documentation and support internal or external audits related to purchasing and stores operations.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
Diploma\/Degree in Purchasing or relevant qualification.
\nProven 2 \u2013 3 year experience in purchasing, inventory control, or storekeeping (hospitality experience preferred).
\nStrong multitasking and organizational skills.
\nKnowledge of stock\u2011management systems and vendor\u2011management processes.
\nUnderstanding of HACCP and food\u2011safety handling procedures.
\nStrong numerical accuracy, reporting skills, and attention to detail.
\nExperience in hotels, lodges, or safari camps is an added advantage.<\/p>\n
Additional Information<\/p>\n
Personal Attributes<\/p>\n
High integrity and strong sense of accountability
\nAnalytical, structured, and systematic approach to work
\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team
\nReliable, disciplined, and able to work under pressure<\/p>\n
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\nProvide \u2013 Three traceable referees with valid mobile numbers and emails.<\/p>\n
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