Procurement Specialist

The Tanzania Procurement team is responsible for all purchases that keep our program running for nearly 40,000 smallholder farmers. We are seeking a team leader to manage the Tanzania Procurement team, implement standardized processes, execute with sustained quality improvements, and drive 5% of purchasing cost out of the system.

You will coordinate across teams at One Acre Fund Tanzania to maintain the consistent flow of purchasing information and ultimately deliver a world-class purchasing department at the feet of our ~40,000 farmers across rural Tanzania.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Team Management

• Mentoring a 5-6 person team consisting of purchasers, print officers, stores/QC officers
• Coaching purchasers to identify high quality, high-level suppliers and how to negotiate for best pricing and terms
• Working with multi-national staff and suppliers
• Identifying opportunities to grow the team and working with the manager on recruitment of strong local talent

Defined Processes and Team Vision

• Implementing procurement mechanisms and systems by incorporating procurement best practices and identifying strong, long-term supplier relationships
• Mapping out current procurement practices on the Tanzania team to identify and implement cost- and time-saving improvements.
• Standardize practices to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service
• Set a 0-6 month vision for the procurement team to realize 5% cost savings across items, communicate realistic lead times to requestors, and deliver with 95% accuracy in quality and timeliness
• Build excellent inventory, quality assurance & print management systems to support procurement operations

Manage day to day purchasing Execution

• Triaging requests as they come in to assess lead times and project possible delays and challenges
• Running quarterly forecasting activities across teams to come up with a quarterly procurement plan
• Maintaining accurate procurement data in the SAP system
• Working closely with logistics teams to minimize delivered costs
• Working closely with other internal teams to reduce overall spend
• Maintaining and improving procurement process transparency

Manage procurement support functions

• Overseeing execution of strong inventory management practices in procurement stores – including data management, best practices etc.
• Managing a high performing in-house print unit to undertake both internal and client-facing mass print jobs
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• Developing best practices for mitigating risk to One Acre Fund through enhanced quality assurance mechanisms for procurement material

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.

QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking exceptional professionals with experience in supply chain, operations management or procurement. Experience in an entrepreneurial environment and/or a passion for managing execution is a plus.

Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Work experience in a demanding professional environment, preferably in positions where frequent cross-department communication was required
• At least 2 years of people or project management experience at work or outside of work
• Creativity and strong problem-solving skills a must. You don’t take no for an answer and constantly look for alternative solutions to problems.
• Able to independently structure analyses related to procurement subject matter
• A passion for world-class customer service
• Strong communication skills with suppliers, reports, peers, and management
• Ability to work and make decisions independently
• Demonstrated experience in managing an execution-focused team is a plus
• Some experience in procurement/supply chains preferred
• Strong computer skills in at least Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required, experience using SAP preferred
• Bachelors degree from an accredited university
• Language: Fluent in English and Swahili required

PREFERRED START DATE
ASAP

COMPENSATION
We offer a modest starting salary that affords a high quality of life in our areas of operation. This is a career-track role with performance-based raises and the ability to expand responsibilities over time.

Note: We are not able to sponsor a visa for this position.