Procurement Assistant

JOB OPPORTUNITY

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

Pyxus Agriculture Limited is a subsidiary of a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable and traceable agricultural products and ingredients, operating in Malawi servicing the needs of its shareholders and customers. A career opportunity has arisen in our organisation for the position of Procurement Assistant.

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring goods and services for the company, ensuring compliance with the standards and specifications determined by the end users, while ensuring that quality and cost negotiations align with the organization’s best interests.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Ensure compliance with procurement standard operating procedures and processes.
• Obtain price quotations and negotiate terms  and conditions.
• Procure goods using accurate specifications from approved vendors.
• Creating and processing purchase orders, from reviewing, tracking, and monitoring order status for on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records.
• Carry out cost analysis and cost-saving initiatives, and help identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining quality products and services
• Manage supplier delivery schedules and maintain communication with internal customers.
• Resolve supply related queries with suppliers.
• Keep detailed records of queries regarding supply quality and delivery reliability issues.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills Attributes and Knowledge

• Level 5 Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Certification or Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Minimum 2 years of procurement work experience.
• Practical knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Good knowledge of the supply market base.
• Negotiation skills when dealing with Suppliers
• Can work on their own but also collaborate with others
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Experience in cost analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Those with knowledge of using SAP system will have an added advantage.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• MIPS membership is a must.

If you are qualified and interested, please send your application clearly marked “PROCUREMENT
ASSISTANT” to the address below, no later than Friday, 16th May 2025.

HR Services Controller
Pyxus Agriculture Limited
P.O. Box 40048
Kanengo
LILONGWE 4.

Or Email: mwrecruitment@pyxus.com

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.