Join the team at Shacon Limited based in Lilongwe, Malawi as they seek to fill the Procurement and Stores Manager position. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date on August 27, 2026. Review the detailed requirements and application guidelines provided below to ensure your submission is complete. Please ensure to mention you found this opportunity on NyasaJobs.com website when submitting your CV and application to the employer or when making online applications for organizations.
Shacon Limited
Shacon Limited a construction company based in Njewa, Lilongwe is urgently seeking for a skilled and efficient Procurement & Stores Manager to ensure timely procurement of materials and services and storage of the same for its ongoing construction sites.
Position: Procurement And Stores Manager (1 post)
The person will be required to perform the following duties:
1. Procurement & sourcing strategy
- Develop and execute comprehensive purchasing plans aligned with active construction schedules and project milestones.
- Source high-quality, cost-effective materials and services and preparation of comparison sheet.
- conduct market trends analysis for material cost.
- Import Purchase Management:Â Manage import purchases, including ordering, tracking and delivery
- Import Shipment Handling:Â Coordinate with clearance agents to:
- Track shipments
- Clear customs
- Effective handling of documentation (e.g. bills of lading, purchase orders, goods receive notes, delivery notes invoices)
- MRA Clearance Process: Ensure compliance with Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) regulations, including
- Obtaining necessary import permits and licenses
- Preparing and submitting import declarations
- Preparing purchase orders in conjunction with site agents and senior management
- Supervising and mentoring procurement staff.
- Liaising with Cargo import & export logistics offices and effective import & export policy implementation
2. Supplier & Contract Management
- Identify, vet and maintain a robust database of reliable suppliers of materials, goods and services.
- Lead high value purchases by leading in price negotiations, bargain for discounts and credit terms.
- Monitor supplier performance regarding delivery times and quality compliance.
3. Stores & Inventory
- Oversee our warehouses and onsite storage facilities, ensuring secure custody of materials and tools.
- Implement a robust inventory tracking system to monitor stock turnover, prevent stock pilferage at active sites and minimize dead stock by alert management of expiry of materials from time to time.
- Conduct routine physical stock counts, reconcile discrepancies and manage surplus or scrap material disposal.
4. Qualifications, SKILLS, Experience & Personal Attributes
Applicants should be in possession of
- Malawi School certificate of Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience will be considered, as an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement and knowledge in international purchase and negotiation
- Proven negotiation skills and ability to maintain a robust relationship with suppliers is a must.
- Ability to work in a diverse Mult-cultural set-up
- Proven understanding of purchasing principles and practices
- Excellent communication and supplier service skills
- Time management skills
- Honest and trustworthy
- Strong leadership skills
- Self-starter
- Lead the procurement department
- Should be computer literate to produce reports and budgets
If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application, including detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and a cover letter by email to  accounts@shaconlimited.com
The applications should be addressed to: The Human Resources Officer, Shacon Limited, P.O. Box 1229, LILONGWE.
Closing date for the applications is 27th August 2026.