Mununshi Fruit Company Limited is recruiting one Procurement Officer for its operations in Mwense District, Luapula Province. The role supports a government-owned fruit producer within the Industrial Development Corporation portfolio and contributes to reliable purchasing and supply-chain arrangements.
Employer / recruiter: Mununshi Fruit Company Limited
Location: Mwense District, Luapula Province, Zambia
Closing date: 2026-11-10; time not stated (CAT, UTC+2)
Salary: Not stated in the official advert
Role and responsibilities
Coordinate purchasing from requisition through contract delivery, prepare orders and assess suppliers. Compare quotations, research prices and maintain supplier records. Negotiate terms, monitor contracts and keep procurement files ready for audit. Work with stores, logistics and finance colleagues on stock replenishment, delivery timing, procurement budgets and cost control. Compliance with company procedures and applicable public-procurement requirements is a central part of the work.
Qualifications and experience
The employer requires a Grade 12 certificate with five O Levels, a diploma in procurement, supply-chain management, business administration or a related discipline, and membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply. At least three years of similar experience is required. Negotiation, numerical reasoning, communication, computer use and knowledge of procurement governance are relevant selection considerations.
Preparing your application
Prepare an example showing how you compared suppliers fairly, documented approvals and followed an order through to delivery. Explain any measurable saving in context, including quality or service requirements. Show how you handled a delayed delivery or contract issue, and identify your professional membership accurately. Avoid sharing confidential tender prices or supplier information.
How to apply
Submit through the official vacancy page’s role-specific online form. Include an application letter addressed to the General Manager, an updated CV with traceable referees, proof of relevant professional membership and a copy of your National Registration Card. Qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority will be required before an offer. Applications close on 10 November 2026; no closing hour is published. The successful applicant must be willing to work in Mwense District. Read the current advert and form before submitting your documents.
Apply through the official employer or authorised recruiter vacancy page
The employer also provides this role-specific online application form on the official vacancy page.
Source: Official Mununshi Fruit Company Limited vacancy. Independently summarised by SmartLinksJobs; verified on 29 October 2026 UTC. Follow the original advert for complete instructions and any subsequent changes.