Local Category Specialist Coca Cola Kwanza Limited Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

 
 

Job Description

Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd has an exciting opportunity in Procurement Department. We are looking for a talented individual with the relevant skills and experience in Procuremnt for a Local Category Specialist position, to be based in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate will report directly to the Content & Operations Manager.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible in studding the production plan in SAP, purchase history and discussing the requirements with Planning section to propose a purchasing plan, Search, evaluate and negotiate with good suppliers in terms of quality, price, delivery and payments. Analyze price proposals, cost breakdown, and other information to determine reasonable prices. Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers. Make supplier assessment report and supplier approved list, Work with project team for new projects. Confer with user/QC and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective actions. Evaluate, monitor and administer contracts, contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes; Visit supplier’s plants and interview vendors to examine and learn about products, services and prices. Make supplier assessment report and supplier approved list, Work with project team for new projects.
 

Skills, Experience & Education

The incumbent should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/Material Management or equivalent, SAP experience or relevant qualification as Certified Supplies Professional will be advantageous. Proficiency in Ms office, good negotiation skills and a proven track records with regards to achieving result.
 

Policy

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.