Job Description

Posted on December 28, 2022

ORYX Energies S.A “OESA” is one of Africa’s largest and longest established independent providers of oil and gas products and services. In pursuit of its business strategies in Zambia, the company invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position mentioned below, to join its team at ORYX Energies Zambia Ltd “OEZL”, based on the Copperbelt and Lusaka.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Procurement Officer.
The Procurement Assistant will be based in Lusaka.
Main Responsibilities:

Support OEZL in developing and implementing innovative and sustainable procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines
Maintain the Group’s minimum control standards and align OEZL Procurement procedure accordingly
Achieve cost savings & improve OEZL’s suppliers performance and preferential procurement spends
Assist Perform vendor evaluation and suppliers’ audit (including financial, technical, and commercial risk analysis) and site audits where applicable.
Negotiate supplier agreements and manage supplier and vendor contracts to identify possible cost savings
Certify and approve existing portfolio of suppliers with relevant Department Managers in line with HSSEQ guidelines
Issue Purchase Orders within stipulated SLA (Service Level Agreement)
Generate monthly procurement reports, track spend against budget, identify and investigate unusual items and report accordingly
 Identify action tasks to be migrated from Finance to Procurement Department:
Mandatory KYC for Qualified Suppliers
Vendor Qualification Process
Manage the Capex Request Process
Ensure total compliance with the Oryx Energies/Groups’ Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy during execution of duties

Key Working Relations:
Internal
Group Procurement Manager
Group HR Manager
Operations & HSSEQ Department members
Finance, Commercial, Local HR Department
External
Contractors and service providers
Clients
Industry regulators and other relevant authorities
Experience & education required:
2+ years’ professional experience in procurement or purchasing; experience in the oil and gas industry, an advantage.
Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain or Finance
Full grade 12 school certificate with five credits (English and Mathematics inclusive)
Good knowledge of Zambia Public Procurement Act
Results & customer oriented with sense of initiative
High levels of integrity, a must
Ability to communicate in a persuasive & clear manner at all levels
A reliable team player, able to meet strict deadlines
Rigorous, entrepreneurial thinking able to analyze large amounts of data and draw conclusions
Must be registered with ZIPS and possess a valid driver’s license
Computer literate MS Office and relevant Procurement applications
Fluent in English
Other Requirements/skills/competencies:
Integrity, rigor and respect of governance principles
Autonomy & responsibility
Risk awareness
Use of synergies, search for efficiency & performance
Role model, people leadership and team development
HOW TO APPLY;
Address application letters to:
The Human Resource & Communications Officer
Oryx Energies Zambia Limited
Plot No. 875 Zambia Road
P. O. Box 230074
Ndola
Interested persons should apply enclosing Academic and Professional Qualifications, plus a Comprehensive CV: stating the Position in the Subject Line of the email to – [email protected] not later than 6/01/2023.
Hard copy application letters will not be considered.

To apply for this job email your details to admin.zambia@oryxenergies.com