Zambia Procurement Officer (Renewable)

<h3>About One Acre Fund</h3> <p>Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.</p> <p>To learn more, please see our&nbsp;<a href="https://oneacrefund.org/careers/why-work-here" target="_blank">Why Work Here</a> blog post.</p> <h3>About the Role</h3> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="cf1b337d-4850-4eaa-953f-213c0755d5d4" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-3" data-turn-start-message="true"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling"> <p data-start="0" data-end="364" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">You will coordinate the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring the efficient sourcing of goods and services that meet organizational needs. You will secure value for money through effective supplier management, market research, and strong negotiation. You will also ensure timely delivery, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate clearly with internal teams.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h3>Responsibilities</h3> <p><strong>Sourcing &amp; Market Research&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Conduct market research to ensure all goods and services are sourced at the best possible value for money.</li> <li>Perform continuous research to expand and reinforce the organization’s supplier database.</li> <li>Collect market price trends to quantify and report financial savings achieved by the team.</li> <li>Eliminate middlemen by identifying and building direct, strategic partnerships with upstream suppliers.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Purchasing &amp; Negotiation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate the end-to-end purchase cycle for the Zambia program, including RFQs, supplier evaluation, selection, and purchasing</li> <li>Negotiate competitive pricing and payment terms to secure significant cost savings.</li> <li>Coordinate with the finance team to ensure timely payment to all suppliers.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Deliveries and Stakeholder Communication</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure timely delivery of goods and services according to agreed timelines.</li> <li>Collect and submit all required procurement documentation accurately and on time.</li> <li>Drive customer satisfaction by providing proactive, consistent updates to internal clients regarding their requests.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Systems, Processes &amp; Catalog Excellence</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support procurement planning with internal teams.</li> <li>Contribute to process improvements that enhance purchasing efficiency and accuracy.</li> <li>Ensure clarity and standardization in purchase requests.</li> <li>Take full ownership of the Zambia Vendor Catalog, including data entry, contact maintenance, and quarterly audits.</li> <li>Streamline the catalog by identifying active vendors and eliminating inactive or redundant entries</li> </ul> <h3>Career Growth and Development</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.</span></p> <h3>Qualifications</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Across all roles, these are the </span><a href="https://oneacrefund.org/work-with-us/application-process/qualifications/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">general qualifications we look for</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> For this role specifically, you will have:</span></p> <p><strong>Required Education &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Education:</strong> Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, CIPS Level 4+, or a related field.</li> <li>Fully registered and valid practicing license from the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)</li> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum 2+ years in a procurement role</li> <li><strong>Regulatory Knowledge</strong>: Deep understanding of the Zambian market and local procurement regulations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Core Skills &amp; Competencies</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Negotiation:</strong> The ability to influence vendors and secure terms that favor the organization's bottom line.</li> <li><strong>Data-Driven Analysis:</strong> Proficiency in using market data to estimate savings and drive purchasing decisions.</li> </ul> <h3>Preferred Start Date</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As soon as possible</span></p> <h3>Job Location</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lusaka, Zambia</span></p> <h3>Benefits</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Health insurance, paid time off&nbsp;</span></p> <h3>Contract Duration</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1-year Renewable&nbsp;</span></p> <h3>Eligibility</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Zambia</span></p> <h3>Application Deadline</h3> <p>21 July 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.</p> <p><em>One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @<a href="http://oneacrefund.org/">oneacrefund.org</a>&nbsp;address. Please report any suspicious communication here (<a href="mailto:globalhotline@oneacrefund.org">globalhotline@oneacrefund.org</a>),&nbsp;<strong>but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.</strong></em></p> <p><em>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.</em></p> <p><em>We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.</em></p>