Senior Procurement Officer

Department: Procurement

Reports To: Procurement In charge

Job Purpose

To procure high-quality goods and materials, ensure follow-up to ensure that these are delivered on time and at minimum cost.

Indicators of Good Performance on the job

• A list of preferred suppliers maintained, and areas of concern reported.
• Approved procurement indent processed and filled in compliance with prescribed rules and regulations.
• Unfilled orders monitored and requisitioning managers consulted to identify alternative suppliers or specifications.
• Accurate procurement reports compiled in line with the set programme.
• Complaints about the quality of goods and delays kept to a minimum.
• Cost of goods kept within budget.
• Procurement regulations complied with.

Key Duties

• Receive approved requisitions and prepare and dispatch LPOs as needed for goods and services and follow up to ensure timely delivery.
• Where necessary, procure proforma invoices/quotations from suppliers.
• Ensure products and series supplied are as per specifications and supplied at the best prices.
• Co-ordinate the receiving of goods and ensure that the user department is available to confirm quality and quantity.
• Ensure that the goods, and received notes (GRNs) are prepared, attached to the delivery notes and LPO, and forwarded to accounts for payment processing.
• Generate a weekly report on all outstanding items and requisitions for the management.
• Follow up on delayed deliveries and keep user departments informed; consult them if there is a need to change specifications or suppliers.
• Monitor the performance of selected suppliers, highlight areas of concern, and recommend alternatives where necessary.
• Summarize the achievement made on price reduction and the quality products for management review.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Degree in Business Management
• Degree in Purchasing & Supply Management
• 5 years’ experience of purchasing in Construction Company

Competencies

• Procurement skills
• Strong analytical and statistical skills
• Honest, diligent and trustworthy
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Negotiation skills
• Reporting skills
• A sense of urgency
• Problem-solving skills

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please Share your updated CV only to career@adventconstructions.com, by 15th February 2025.

Address:

Advent Construction Ltd Headquarters
Plot 132, Advent avenue,
Mikocheni light industrial area,
Mwenge,
P.O Box 8702,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.