TAHA, an apex private sector member-based organization mandated to develop and promote
horticultural value chain (flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and horticultural seeds) in Tanzania,
is seeking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of Procurement Lead.
TAHA’s goal is to improve the growth and competitiveness of the horticultural industry in the
country for social and economic gains.

Position: Procurement Lead

Report to: Executive Associate to the CEO

Duty Station: Arusha

The Procurement Lead is a strategic position, and shall manage all of TAHA’s Procurement activities
to keep TAHA operations running smoothly, while ensuring TAHA gets value for money, considering
time factor.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To manage the TAHA procurement process by implementing all policies and procedures
  related to procurement activities, ensuring that TAHA procurement guidelines are followed
  in all transactions
• Identify, design, govern and analyse supply chain policies, processes, standards, methods,
  systems, controls, and implement changes towards best practices to improve procurement
  policies and procedures
• Negotiate competitive prices and contract terms that reflect value for money.
• Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product
  ranges, etc; and maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Research, evaluate, create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Prepare budgets, cost analyses, and reports. Estimate and establish cost parameters, pricing
  and budgets for purchases.
• Work with team members and supervisors to develop a comprehensive annual procurement
  plan.
• Conduct thorough examination and review of products and supplies to ensure that the
  products and supplies are of high quality and demonstrate value for money.
• Collaborate with Finance Department on contracts, invoicing, timely payments, honoring
  credit terms.
• Determine re-order and economic order quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Produce regular reports, insightful business analytics for decision making and improving
  TAHA’s procurement processes.
• Coordinate the procurement committee meetings as the committee secretary.

The Complexity of Role:

• Will require a high level of professionalism and trustworthiness, a strong focus on analytical
  skills, strategic relationships, with less focus on feelings and instincts.
• Ability to create the right environment for success against a backdrop of diverse and often
  conflicting needs and timelines.
• Ability to manage tasks crossing multiple projects or functions.

Qualifications and skills

• Degree
• Level
• Masters or Bachelor degree in procurement, supply chain and logistics management or
  any other related field. Must be a Certified Procurement and Supply Professional
  (CPSP).
• Experience At least 5 years of experience required

Key Skills

• Strong communication, negotiation, planning & coordination, management, and
  leadership skills; goal-oriented, flexible, and creative under pressure; strong budgeting,
  and computer skills, ability to make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment

Remuneration

• The successful candidate will be remunerated according the TAHA salary scale, and in alignment with
  the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.
• Other employment benefits will be
  provided as per organization policy.

Application Procedure

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should send their applications enclosing detailed;

•  Application letter
• current Curriculum vitae
• Copies of qualification certificates

All applications should be sent through the following email: recruitment@taha.or.tz

The cover letter to be addressed to;

Human Resources and Administration Manager
TAHA
P.O.BOX 16520
ARUSHA, TANZANIA

Please note: TAHA is an equal opportunity employer that welcome all qualified candidates to apply
for the open positions.

TAHA is committed to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where all
employees feel valued and respected.

Deadline for receiving application is Monday, 10th July 2023