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Assistant Procurement Officer Job Vacancy at Northern Engineering Works Limited (NEWL), Arusha – November 2026
Organization: Northern Engineering Works Limited (NEWL)
Job Title: Assistant Procurement Officer
Department: Procurement
Reporting To: Procurement Manager
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Job Overview
Northern Engineering Works Limited (NEWL) is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Assistant Procurement Officer to manage the company’s supply of products and services. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, securing cost-effective deals, and identifying opportunities to reduce procurement expenses while ensuring efficient use of company resources.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, manuals, policies, and procedures.
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions.
Participate in developing specifications for equipment, products, and substitute materials required by the company.
Review, evaluate, and obtain approval for specifications before issuing and awarding procurement orders.
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Identify suppliers of materials, equipment, and supplies, and interview them to establish product availability, terms of sale, and pricing.
Administer purchasing systems and ensure proper stock management.
Gather information on prices and product availability from relevant sources.
Monitor and control resources, ensuring that company funds are spent judiciously.
Track and report key functional performance metrics to reduce expenses and improve procurement effectiveness.
Conduct risk assessments for supply contracts and agreements.
Analyze market trends and delivery systems to assess current and future material availability.
Prepare reports on market conditions and merchandise costs.
Identify competitive supplier prices and establish business and organizational partnerships.
Maintain the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and diligence.
Safeguard company assets and ensure their optimal utilization.
Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants should possess the following skills and competencies:
Strong negotiation and networking abilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Digital procurement skills.
Good teamwork and collaboration skills.
Proven relevant working experience.
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques, including the ability to analyze market trends.
Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
Strong decision-making abilities and numerical aptitude.
Experience in data collection and analysis.
Strong leadership capabilities.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
Certification by the relevant professional body.
At least two (2) years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar position.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should address their application letters to the Managing Director, Northern Engineering Works Limited, and submit the following documents:
Application letter.
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of academic certificates.
Copies of other relevant professional and credential certificates.
Applications should be submitted via email to: hr@newl.co.tz
Postal Address:
Managing Director
Northern Engineering Works Limited
P.O. Box 7026
Arusha, Tanzania.
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026
Important Notes:
Applications must be received before 15 November 2026.
Applicants who are not contacted within five (5) days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to competency assessments and reference checks.
Organization: Northern Engineering Works Limited (NEWL)
Job Title: Assistant Procurement Officer
Department: Procurement
Reporting To: Procurement Manager
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Job Overview
Northern Engineering Works Limited (NEWL) is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Assistant Procurement Officer to manage the company’s supply of products and services. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, securing cost-effective deals, and identifying opportunities to reduce procurement expenses while ensuring efficient use of company resources.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, manuals, policies, and procedures.
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions.
Participate in developing specifications for equipment, products, and substitute materials required by the company.
Review, evaluate, and obtain approval for specifications before issuing and awarding procurement orders.
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Identify suppliers of materials, equipment, and supplies, and interview them to establish product availability, terms of sale, and pricing.
Administer purchasing systems and ensure proper stock management.
Gather information on prices and product availability from relevant sources.
Monitor and control resources, ensuring that company funds are spent judiciously.
Track and report key functional performance metrics to reduce expenses and improve procurement effectiveness.
Conduct risk assessments for supply contracts and agreements.
Analyze market trends and delivery systems to assess current and future material availability.
Prepare reports on market conditions and merchandise costs.
Identify competitive supplier prices and establish business and organizational partnerships.
Maintain the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and diligence.
Safeguard company assets and ensure their optimal utilization.
Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants should possess the following skills and competencies:
Strong negotiation and networking abilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Digital procurement skills.
Good teamwork and collaboration skills.
Proven relevant working experience.
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques, including the ability to analyze market trends.
Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
Strong decision-making abilities and numerical aptitude.
Experience in data collection and analysis.
Strong leadership capabilities.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
Certification by the relevant professional body.
At least two (2) years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar position.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should address their application letters to the Managing Director, Northern Engineering Works Limited, and submit the following documents:
Application letter.
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of academic certificates.
Copies of other relevant professional and credential certificates.
Applications should be submitted via email to: hr@newl.co.tz
Postal Address:
Managing Director
Northern Engineering Works Limited
P.O. Box 7026
Arusha, Tanzania.
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026
Important Notes:
Applications must be received before 15 November 2026.
Applicants who are not contacted within five (5) days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to competency assessments and reference checks.