PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

The National Agricultural Marketing Board invites highly motivated, innovative, and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Procurement Specialist.

JOB PURPOSE

The main purpose of the role is to oversee the Board procurement process, from sourcing and supplier negotiations to contract management, ensuring compliance with policies and Eswatini public procurement laws.

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Develop and maintain the Board’s procurement policies, procedures, and practices in line with the Eswatini Public Procurement Act 2011
• Monitor and enforce compliance with procurement processes and procedures
• Coordinate and prepare procurement plans in consultation with department heads, including cost-benefit analyses and market research
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate procurement-related risks
• Review and evaluate supplier offers to ensure value for money without compromising quality
• Prepare tender documents, advertisements, shortlists, and oversee the tender process
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Serve as Secretariat to the Entity Tender Board
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to negotiate contracts and procurement terms
• Review contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements, internal policies, and supplier obligations
• Monitor supplier performance and address non-compliance promptly
• Prepare for internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Foster collaborative supplier relationships while maintaining compliance standards
• Continuously review and improve procurement processes and procedures
• Ensure effective supervision of subordinates

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance and Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management
• Experience working with ERP systems, inventory management software, or similar tools is an added advantage
• Knowledge of public procurement is desirable
• Experience working in a public entity is desirable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail
• Studying towards a CIPS qualification is an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team

HOW TO APPLY

Please email:

• Application letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of certificates

To:

The Human Resources Manager
National Agricultural Marketing Board
P.O. Box 4261, Manzini

Email Subject: Procurement Specialist
Email: recruitment@namboard.co.sz

CLOSING DATE

15 May 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• Only emailed applications will be accepted
• If you do not receive correspondence within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful