Job Description

• Prepare the Annual Purchasing Plan

• Participate actively in the Corporate Purchasing plans
  • Evaluate existing corporate purchasing policy and recommend changes as needed
  • Evaluate existing and potential suppliers; recommend and implement changes in suppliers
  • Make recommendations on the use of alternate materials
  • Identify and optimize common inventories among facilities

• Assist in the preparation and management of the departmental budget
• Process timely selection of contractors and subcontractors for company contracted services in accordance with the approved company procurement policy and procedures
• Purchase materials in a timely manner and at the lowest cost.
• Planning and execution of procurement of imports, local purchases of spares, stationery, office supplies and services including coordination of logistics.
• Management and monitoring of list of suppliers and ensure proper contract signature for each supplier in the company account.
• Optimize stock levels of stationery through optimal re-order levels and re-order qualities to avoid over stocking or stock outs.
• Conduct timely and accurate reporting including monthly reports of imports.
• Attain the target for overall inventory turns per year and in accordance with the categorized purchasing expenditure issued.
• Analyze trends in vendor pricing and sales activity to determine correct timing of purchases.
• Issue purchase orders and changes timely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Implementation and maintenance of a regularized emergency purchases procedure and policies.
• Anticipate and monitor procurement procedures timely and avoid customs delays and other import regulation delays.
• Verify the accuracy of computerized purchasing records
• Maintain proficiency in computerized purchasing/business systems; be literate and functional with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Follow up company cars maintenance

Context and environment

The job requires to work within and outside the office

Candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree and a post-graduate degree in procurement and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of Key procurement programs and SAP will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of Tanzania importation process, customs, and procurement procedures.
• Good communication skills.