PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER

🟣🔴LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION

LOCATION: Various District Councils

POSITION: PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER

OVERVIEW

The Local Government Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant Principal Procurement Officer positions in various District Councils.

GRADE: G/M4

SALARY: Within the range of Grade G salary segment

JOB TYPE: Full Time

Application Deadline: Saturday, 31st October, 2026

POSITION: PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be serving Procurement Officers (Grade I/M6).

Have at least four (4) years of experience at that grade in local authorities.

Hold a Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration, or possess a CIPS qualification from an accredited institution.

Be a member of the Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supplies (MIPS).

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Preparing individual procurement plans for designated procurement activities.

Verifying that cost estimates for designated procurement activities are within budget.

Ensuring prompt and effective responses to end-user requirements.

Preparing complex solicitation documents, including Requests for Quotation, bidding documents, bid evaluation reports, and draft contracts for consideration by the Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee (IPDC).

Assessing and reviewing contract documents, orders, and similar documents in accordance with IPDC instructions.

Managing negotiations with suppliers.

Managing complex contract administration to ensure the delivery of goods, services, and works in accordance with contract terms and end-user requirements.

Monitoring supplier performance and recording and reporting poor supplier contract performance.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit the following documents:

An application letter.

A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Photocopies of relevant certificates.

PSR 19.

Promotional letters.

Applications should be clearly labelled on the envelope with the position being applied for and addressed to:

The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
Lilongwe, Malawi

Closing Date: 31st October, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.