Tredstone Construction Limited
Tredstone Construction Limited, established in 2018, is a distinguished construction firm based in Lusaka, Zambia. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including building construction, painting, floor contracting, waterproofing, plumbing, and general building works. Their expertise encompasses skimming of walls and ceilings, application of high-quality textured paint finishes, and various floor finishes such as epoxy and polyurethane floor paints. Additionally, Tredstone Construction undertakes carpentry, floor tiling, steel works, and the construction of workshops, Hotels, Shopping Malls, warehouses, residential homes, boundary walls, and concrete works. Tredstone Construction Limited, is committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and comprehensive construction solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
In its quest to improve service delivery, Tredstone Construction Limited, is hereby inviting applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of:
Purchasing and Supplies Officer
Number of positions: One (1) Position
Reports to:Head of Operations
Duty Station: Lusaka
Main Job Purpose:
To undertake the procurement and supplies of goods, services and works to enhance the operations of the company.
Specific Duties and Requirements
● Developing and implementing procurement strategies to support all the company’s project requirements.
● Maintain accurately an up-to-date Database of Suppliers in order to establish a reliable supplier base
● Prepare and present purchasing acquisitions for approval
● Coordinating and managing the tender process, including issuing tenders, evaluating bids, and awarding supply contracts.
● Preparing, negotiating, and administering contracts with suppliers, vendors, and contractors.
● Identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and performance.
● Issuing and managing purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with specifications.
● Overseeing inventory levels, managing stockroom operations, and optimizing inventory turnover.
● Negotiating prices, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with budget constraints.
● Ensuring procured materials and services meet quality standards and project specifications.
● Identifying and mitigating risks associated with procurement, such as supply chain disruptions or contract non-compliance.
● Ensuring procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
● Collaborating with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Foremen, Supervisors and other stakeholders to ensure procurement aligns with project needs.
● Providing procurement reports, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications and Work Experience
a) Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or equivalent
b) Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing & Supply or its equivalent
c) Minimum of 3 years relevant post-qualification work experience
d) Competent use of, Google Docs, Microsoft Office 365 (esp., Excel and Outlook)
e) Paid up Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing & Supply, valid for 2025
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV and academic qualifications, and a practicing license (as in PDF or Word documents ) to the Human Resources Manager using the following email address:
Email: hr@tredstone.net
Deadline for Submissions: 16th April 2025