Purchasing Lead

We are seeking a proactive and results-oriented professional to lead and optimize our purchasing processes, ensuring the timely procurement of high-quality goods and services at the best value. 

This role is key to supporting business success through efficient, compliant, and strategic purchasing practices while maintaining strict adherence to company policies and local regulations.

Your Mission:

• Manage and coordinate procurement activities for both core and non-core purchases, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and quality-compliant delivery of goods and services.
• Support supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and performance management while monitoring key procurement KPIs and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, legal requirements, and vendor onboarding processes, maintaining accurate procurement documentation and records.
• Serve as a key procurement partner to internal stakeholders, providing guidance on purchasing requirements, planning, and budgeting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying cost-saving opportunities, enhancing procurement processes, and contributing to procurement strategy development.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent.
• Membership of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience in supplier management, sourcing, and contract negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing processes, and inventory management practices.
• Good understanding of procurement compliance, internal controls, and vendor onboarding processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Location: Chingola, Zambia

Closing Date: 16 June 2026

Why Epiroc?

By joining our team, you’ll make a big difference in the energy transition. At Epiroc, we take pride in being passionate innovators, driving the change toward a brighter future for both people and the planet. Guided by our values of Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation, we foster a culture of trust, growth, and lasting impact.    

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.epiroc.com