The Procurement Officer will be responsible for overseeing procurement planning, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, managing and monitoring of supplies and services and approved construction works in compliance with SAT policies, donor rules and regulations, and other applicable guidelines.

Responsibilities

Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies
Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
Examine and test existing contracts
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
Control, spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Skills Demanded

Degree in procurement, logistics or a similar field preferred.
3+ years of experience as a Procurement Officer, Supply Chain Manager or in a similar position.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Good knowledge in ERP software
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Supervisory and management experience.
Attention to detail
Teamwork –Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

An application letter describing your motivation for the position
Recommendation letter
Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with three current contacts of reference
Copy of NIDA Card or NIDA Number
Photocopy of academic certificates and transcripts

Applications should be addressed to

Human Resource Manager

Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT),

P.O Box 6369,

Morogoro