Procurement Specialist

<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>****Candidates need to be local to Zambia****</strong></span></p> <p>The Procurement Specialist (PS) carries out day-to-day procurement actions, supports bid management, evaluation, and contract administration.</p> <p><strong>Minimum qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or similar academic credential</li> <li>At least 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics (or any combination)</li> <li>Fluency in written and spoken English required</li> <li>Competency in Microsoft Office suite</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li> <li>Based in or relocatable to Lusaka, Zambia</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Specific Skills &amp; Competencies:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Working knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and/or logistics.</li> <li>Excellent written and oral communication.</li> <li>Competency in Microsoft Office.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p><strong>EEO Statement</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere. &nbsp;</span></span></p> <p>We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:humanresources@xla.com">humanresources@xla.com</a>. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.</p> <p>We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.<br><br>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>