Opportunities have arisen for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following vacant positions tenable in various Sunbird Hotels, across the country.

PROCUREMENT OFFICERS

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving kitchen market lists and system purchase requisitions for due processing.
• Sourcing quotations for goods and services sourced from non-preferred suppliers.
• Negotiating prices with suppliers to ensure that goods and services are sourced competitively.
• Ensuring that goods from suppliers have been delivered or collected timely.
• Following up with suppliers on outstanding items in cases of non-delivery.
• Conducting monthly market surveys.
• Coordinating quarterly supplier performance appraisal.
• Preparing periodic purchase reports.
• Preparing monthly cost savings’ reports.
• Coordinating monthly Hotel Procurement Committee meetings.
• Ensuring proper record keeping of all procurement documentation.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills, Competences and Attributes desired:

• CIPS Diploma in Purchasing & Supply from any institution recognized by NCHE.
• Must be a member of Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supply (MIPS),
• A Malawi School Certificate of Education with credits in English and Mathematics.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement department.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and customer care skills.
• Computer literate, particularly in Excel.

Application letters, complete with Curriculum Vitae and three traceable referees, should be sent to:

Head of Corporate Services
Sunbird Tourism Plc
P O Box 376
BLANTYRE.
E-mail: stl@sunbirdmalawi.com

Closing date of receiving applications is June 12, 2024.