Develops and implements supplies and logistics strategies for the entire company in support of the company business plan. Ensure that all Power Stations maintain an approved suppliers list and the suppliers have been correctly vetted for performance. Keeps in close liaison with strategic suppliers and monitors their wellbeing and performance. Cultivates long-term relationships with suppliers and flags of senior management the need to change suppliers. Keeps close and cordial contact with NOIC and Hwange Colliery to ensure adequate availability of diesel and coal. Participates in tariff negotiations with suppliers of coal to ensure the competitiveness of prices and the strategic survival of the supplier. Monitors the utilization of all strategic spares. Plans for the procurement and delivery of strategic spares in adequate time to avoid disruption of power supply. Ensures the safe storage and security of all spares. Keeps in close contact with original equipment suppliers and ensures adequate steps are taken to prevent the removal from supplier�s production line of strategic spares. Coordinates with Power Stations in researching for import substitution of alternative designs for Strategic Spares. Analyses the value chain and ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of each of the components and provides guidelines to all Power Stations. Evaluates the efficiency of the delivery of goods and looks at possibilities of Vendor Managed Inventory. Optimises the cost related to delivery of goods by choosing the correct mode of transportation whilst ensuring the safety of goods. Ensures that all customs clearance paperwork and liaison is carried out expeditiously to so that items are delivered in time. Ensure that all in-house vehicles are well maintained and coordinated the plans for the replacement of all Companywide vehicles. Coordinates all major project procurement and ensures the adequacy of specifications and tender documentation including adequacy of contractual conditions. Liaises with contractors and consultants regarding their administrative requirements. Processes Approvals for all major contracts and monitors that the approvals are provided in time. Reports to the committee regarding the progress of Procurement for all major projects. Liaises with the project manager regarding the progress of delivery of major project components. Reviews and updates procurement policy and procedures regularly. Proposes and formulates all relevant procurement policy to the Managing Director for approval. Sets annual objectives for procurement for the whole of ZPC. Prepares regular coordinated reports for the Executive and Board as required. Undertakes any duties as assigned by the Managing Director. Recruits and selects senior Procurement staff in liaison with the Power Stations. Identifies training needs for procurement staff and ensures the implementation of training and development programs. Ensures disciplinary action is taken by the Power stations in line with the Code of Conduct. Decides on the procurement strategy to be used on required goods. Organizes people involved in the buying process for efficiency and cost effectiveness. Develops contracts for contractors and suppliers. Decides on corrective measures where buyers maybe following incorrect procedures and policies. Delegates duties to subordinates. Late submissions of requirements and inconsistencies in planning from user departments, resulting in lack of adequate time for procurement to finalize the procurement process that meets the expectations of all stakeholders that include state procurement board and users on delivery on time. Changes in legislation particularly those related to procurement and tendering. Planning for the procurement and delivery of strategic equipment, spares and stores for all power stations. Monitors the utilization of strategic spares and stores

Job evaluation subgrade: D