Job Summary: The incumbent will be responsible for all matters pertaining to purchasing and supplying of goods in the hospital; purchasing supplies and equipment for all areas of the hospital and off-site locations; contract negotiations and contract management; obtain quotes from alternative sources; liaison between vendors and various departments

Qualifications and Experience:

A holder of a first Degree in Business Administration or equivalent with a basis either Public Administration, commerce, Procurement, Materials Management and any other related field
Three (3) years of working experience in a related field in busy and reputable institution preferably religious institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To coordinate procurement and suppliers activities of all departments under the guidance of the Chief Administrator
To collect and analyze data for preparation of overall procurement plan and General Procurement Notice (GNP)
To negotiate with external vendors and suppliers to secure advantageous terms of purchase
To maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing and other important procurement data
To review and analyze all vendors/suppliers/suppliers, supply and price options in order to competently advise the head of department
To create and maintain good relationships with vendors and suppliers
To process shipment and statutory approvals of all imports from authorities such as TFDA and TBS such
To order necessary goods and services timely as required by the hospital and finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
To maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times and potential future development
To develop plans for purchasing hospital equipment, services, and suppliers
To track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
To collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the Hospital
To perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
To control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
To maintain store records of all purchases and prepare various work report at different point of time
To scrutinize recommendations for changes of stock levels and disposal of obsolete items
To prepare statutory payment schedule for hospital properties and annual fees.
Implement and exercise delegated authorities and any other instructions and directives as may be issued by Executive Management from time to time.

Apply to info@dcmct.or.tz