PURCHASING OFFICER

Grade: G
No. of Positions: 1
Responsible To: Procurement Manager

Job Summary

The incumbent occupying this position reports to the Procurement Manager. He/She is responsible for facilitation of the purchasing process in accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations as well as the Procurement Act 2023.

Main Duties

1. Draw up procurement plans for purchases of assets, services and supplies.
2. Negotiate and initiate procurement contracts on behalf of the Council.
3. Prepare tender documents and the relevant reports.
4. Maintain good relationships between suppliers and the Council.
5. Maintain sound cooperative relationships with all Council departments, providing information and advice as necessary for the effective operation of the Council in general.
6. Supervise all staff members in the Purchasing Section and ensure that they comply accurately with purchasing procedures and that the correct codes are used for every purchase transaction.
7. Create and maintain inventory of all incoming and current supplies.
8. Review and analyse all vendors and price options.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Supply Chain Management
  OR BComm Degree in Accounting plus three years’ experience
  OR
• Technician Accounting Stage or related field
  OR
• National Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management with three years’ experience in an equivalent position

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications should be made on the relevant Maseru City Council prescribed application form accompanied by certified copies of Educational Certificates, Curriculum Vitae and Transcripts and be hand delivered to:

Director Human Resource
Maseru City Council
Moon Star Building
Kingsway Road
P.O. BOX 911
Maseru 100

Not later than 6th March, 2026

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