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.