Job type: Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Procurement to join our team in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. As the Manager, Procurement, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing our organization’s procurement processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Tanzania career opportunities

• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans aligned with organizational goals
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and meet their procurement needs
• Implement and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
• Oversee the use of procurement software and systems to streamline processes
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve any issues that may arise
• Ensure compliance with local and international procurement regulations
• Prepare and present procurement performance reports to senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices and regulations
• Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost reduction
• Outstanding leadership and team management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in international trade and logistics
• Professional certification (e.g., CPSP, CIPS) preferred.
• Must be a member of the Procurement & Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board (PSPTB)
• Ability to adapt to the local business environment in Tanzania

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Providing Insights
• Resolving Conflict
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Change Management (HR)
• Commercial Acumen
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Difficult Calls Management
• Process Analysis and Redesign
• Procurement Knowledge
• Procurement Process
• Programme Management
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Planning
• Project Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Business Relationship Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Use of Process Design Tools & Systems
• Written Communication

How to Apply:

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