EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Procurement Officer

Department: Finance and Administration

Reporting to: Director of Finance and Administration

Key Responsibility;

Procurement Officer will be responsible for all procurement activities to include sourcing and procurement of goods, works and Services in the cost-effective manner.

Position Responsibilities;

  • Prepare annual/Periodic Procurement Plan,
  • Prepare purchase orders and purchase requisitions to order materials, goods and supplies,
  • Manage the procurement process including sourcing, bidding, and contract management,
  • Proactively identify issues with day-to-day ordering processes and resolve and/or communicate the issues in a timely manner,
  • Lead the troubleshooting of vendor on order-related challenges, define and implement corrective action in case of irregularities,
  • Ensure products are delivered in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions,
  • Proactively identify procurement activities potentially impacting organization ability to perform its duties and advise the necessary stakeholders,
  • Adhere to established procurement policies and standard operating procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement,
  • Perform procurement duties in a transparent and ethical manner,
  • Prepare and monitor any procurement activities including request for proposals and quotes,
  • Responsible for complying with applicable contract and sponsor requirements and following all Creative policies and procedures; and
  • Perform other duties and functions as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

  • At least three (3) years work experience in procurement preferred with Iinternational Organizations or Non-Governmental Organizations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or other relevant field.
  • Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional ‘CPSP (T)’
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Detail oriented, proactive, excellent ability to plan and follow up.

Interested candidates should send an application enclosing a CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@tpsf.or.tz before Tuesday 10th August 2021.