Assistant Team Lead - Purchasing

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for ensuring smooth purchasing processes and effective supplier management? Do you thrive in an environment where your leadership and organizational skills can have a significant impact? Are you excited about optimizing purchasing operations and supporting a leading non-profit organization? Does it sound like we’re talking about you… Keep reading!

Position Title and Work station: Assistant Team Lead - Purchasing
The School of St Jude, Sisia Campus, Moshono, Arusha, Tanzania
(1 Vacancy, Bachelor's Degree required; Certification in Purchasing and Supply Management is an added advantage)

About us

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

Who you are

• A highly organized and proactive individual with experience in purchasing and procurement.
• A natural leader who can guide and support a dynamic purchasing team to meet objectives and goals.
• Someone with strong negotiation skills and an ability to maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• You go to sleep at night dreaming about ensuring the most efficient and cost-effective purchasing process that supports the School of St Jude’s success.

What you’ll do

• Assist in managing the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring timely procurement of goods and services needed by various departments.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure the best prices, quality, and delivery timelines for required goods and services.
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• Develop, implement, and continuously improve procurement procedures to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance with policies.
• Lead and mentor the purchasing team, ensuring they adhere to best practices and purchasing policies.
• Contribute to budget planning and cost analysis, providing insights to senior management to ensure the department operates within budget.

What we’re looking for

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and inventory management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate with suppliers and collaborate with various internal teams.
• A strong work ethic, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Why us

• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania
• Join a flexible and supportive community of international and local employees
• Ample opportunities for career progression and development
• Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days)

Are you interested?
Send your cover letter and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz (subject line MUST include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/ADM/FN/02/25)
Applications close on 10th April 2025, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DISCLAIMER: PLEASE BE AWARE OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES IN JOB ADVERTISEMENTS AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS. THE SCHOOL OF ST JUDE DOES NOT REQUEST PAYMENT AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING THE OFFER STAGE. ANY PAYMENT REQUESTS SHOULD BE REFUSED AND REPORTED TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION.