{"id":62,"date":"2021-04-06T12:09:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T12:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/schoolsAndUnits\/directorateofinformationandcommunication\/?p=62"},"modified":"2021-04-06T12:09:58","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T12:09:58","slug":"purchase-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/schoolsAndUnits\/directorateofinformationandcommunication\/?p=62","title":{"rendered":"PURCHASE MANAGER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/purchase-manager-12.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/2018\/03\/01\/purchase-manager\/\">March 1, 2018<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine making that purchase requisition for that printer your department sooooo desperately needs, while in the comfort of your office? Imagine knowing in real-time how much that would cost your organisation with the real-time linkage to your finance budget? Imagine suppliers jostling to fulfil your desires via their very own self-service portal? Imagine keeping your suppliers happy at the click of a button with secure and convenient electronic payment modes? Imagine having a bird\u2019s eye view about all your organisation\u2019s procurement activities while enjoying a nice hot cup of tea with the cool 360\u00b0 view feature?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, the good news is that we have turned your imaginations into wonderful realities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our electronic Purchasing System puts the power into your hands by giving you one ultimate platform to conveniently manage the procurement process lifecycle from initiation to payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our purchasing system is a comprehensive line-of-business application that features robust modules such as \u2013 Self Service Supplier Portal, Stock Management, Budget and Budgetary Control and Monitoring System, Staff Travel, Stores Management and Electronic Funds Transfer among many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all these and more bundled into one, procurement can once more be a fulfilling undertaking for everyone in your organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Problems Solved!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Linkage of procurement activities to cost and budget<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eliminate delayed procurements and enhance your relationships with suppliers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Timely tracking of requests across various approval stages in your organisation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Don\u2019t worry about those stationery costs anymore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Remove the headaches of unending stock takes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pay for procurements and travel requests in a breeze<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Real-time reports and analytics for the things that matter the most to you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Numerous Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Real-time Control and Monitoring<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Giving you an eagle\u2019s eye into all your business processes and activities such as management of stock, purchase requests, travel requests, budget monitoring and electronic funds transfers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Enhanced Budgetary control and Monitoring<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 At the click of a button get to know your accurate financial standing regarding all procurement requests made against departmental output-based budgets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Effective and Efficient Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Manage your engagements and relationships with your suppliers like a pro via a user-friendly supplier self-service portal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Informative and Insightful Analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Easily get the \u2018big picture\u2019 via customised real-time reports, dashboards and charts and enhance your decision making processes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Increased Transparency and Accountability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Be in the know and worry no more, everything will be as clear as day. All interested parties know what\u2019s happening all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reduced Procurement&nbsp; Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Delays are from a bygone era. We know you need time to do other valuable things, so get on board and enjoy faster procurement times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Improved Stock Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Never caught napping again. We give you you\u2019re a-game back with real-time stock movements, monitoring and replenishments via seamless stock requisition processes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Real-Time Pay-outs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keep everyone happy. Pay your suppliers with secure flexible electronic payment modes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/purchase-6-1024x412.jpg\" alt=\"Budget Monitoring\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/purchase-6-1024x412.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/purchase-6-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/purchase-6-768x309.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/purchase-6.jpg 1189w\" width=\"887\" height=\"357\"><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Budget Monitoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_1120\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/purchase-5.jpg\" alt=\"Stores Issue Stock Out\" class=\"wp-image-1120\"\/><figcaption>S<strong>tores Issue Stock Out<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_1119\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/purchase-4.jpg\" alt=\"User makes Travel Request\" class=\"wp-image-1119\"\/><figcaption><strong>User makes Travel Request<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_1118\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/purchase-3.jpg\" alt=\"Supplier Responds to an Enquiry for Procurement of Goods\/Services\" class=\"wp-image-1118\"\/><figcaption><strong>Supplier Responds to an Enquiry for Procurement of Goods\/Services<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_1117\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/purchase-2.jpg\" alt=\"User makes requisition, attached to budget line\" class=\"wp-image-1117\"\/><figcaption><strong>User makes requisition, attached to budget line<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_1116\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/dict\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/purchase-1.jpg\" alt=\"Funds Transferred Electronically\" class=\"wp-image-1116\"\/><figcaption><strong>Funds Transferred Electronically<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share this Post<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 1, 2018 Imagine making that purchase requisition for that printer your department sooooo desperately needs, while in the comfort of your office? 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