Senior Procurement Specialist

xla· MCC Zambia
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📍 Zambia

About this role

The Senior Procurement Specialist (SPS) supports the Procurement Agent Manager (PAM), manages high-value/complex procurement packages, prepares/reviews procurement documentation, and mentors other team members.

Candidate needs to be local to Zambia

 

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Law, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, Public Administration or related field — OR — an internationally recognized procurement qualification or certification (NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CSCP, MCIPS, CPSM, CPSD)
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant public procurement practitioner experience
  • Substantial experience (in at least 2 projects) developing and/or reviewing procurement documents for all categories (goods, works, services), including bidding documents, evaluation reports, and contracts; experience with contract administration and monitoring
  • Experience conducting or managing procurements under at least 2 donor-funded regulatory frameworks (e.g., World Bank, ADB, AfDB); MCC experience is an advantage
  • Fluency in written and spoken English required
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Competency in Microsoft Office suite

 

Specific Skills & Competencies:

  • In-depth understanding of procurement processes and contract management.
  • Document drafting, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Familiarity with international procurement standards.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Fluency in English; competency in Microsoft Office.

 

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.  

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at humanresources@xla.com. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category

 

 

 

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This Senior Procurement Specialist role at xla is based in Zambia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Senior Procurement Specialist at xla belong to?
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This Senior Procurement Specialist position at xla was posted on May 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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