Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Join Exploration Investment Company Botswana (EICB) and help unlock Botswana’s mineral potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate procurement activities in accordance with the approved procurement plan, PPRA requirements and the Company’s operational needs.
• Manage sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation and procurement processes to ensure fairness, transparency, competitiveness and value for money.
• Identify, assess and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks, including fraud, conflicts of interest, supplier performance and supply disruptions.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and risk mitigation measures to safeguard Company resources and ensure procurement integrity.
• Ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act, applicable regulations, PPRA guidelines and the Company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, audit trails and documentation to support accountability, transparency and audit readiness.
• Manage contract administration, monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual terms, deliverables, service levels and timelines.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships and undertake supplier performance assessments to promote quality, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Manage procurement expenditure within approved budgets and ensure cost-effective acquisition of goods, works and services.
• Monitor procurement commitments, expenditure and cost variations, ensuring appropriate financial controls and value for money.
• Coordinate the disposal of obsolete, surplus or unserviceable assets in accordance with applicable PPRA requirements and approved Company procedures.
• Ensure transparent disposal processes, proper valuation, authorisation, documentation and accurate updating of asset registers.
• Prepare and submit procurement plans, tender reports, expenditure reports and other statutory and management reports within prescribed timelines.
• Provide procurement guidance and technical support to internal stakeholders, evaluation committees and management to facilitate compliant and efficient procurement decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A professional qualification such as CIPS or an equivalent procurement-related certification.
• Membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management, of which three (3) years should have been at a professional level, including experience in purchasing, inventory control, tender administration, and contract management.
• Proficiency in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and procurement management systems is required.
• Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Apply by email: brownc@eicb.co.bw Phone: +267 370 0015 Address: Plot 74358, Office Block A, Plot 111 Millennium Office Park, Gaborone Please state that you got the job advert through JobHub BW website when submitting your application.