Procurement Associate – Dar es salaam

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Study average daily sales in the leading system, discuss requirements with the Supplier Relations division and propose a purchasing plan
• Based on guidelines from the Supplier Relations team – evaluate and negotiate with good suppliers in terms of quality, price, delivery and payment terms.
• Schedule regular reports (e.g. open, partially delivered and overdue PO’s, goods in transit, supplier performance matrix, inventory turn rate) and meetings
• Actively manage and monitor the procurement and delivery of goods to the warehouses, to ensure KPIs are being met and revised regularly
• Improve supplier lead-time compliance through optimization of delivery tracking
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives – Provide input on local spend situation and category practices, provide insights on local supplier market and support the development of the contract implementation plan
• Assist in Monitor all distribution agreement contracts and ensure invoices from suppliers and POs to suppliers are as per the agreed terms
• Expedite and follow-up on purchase orders, resolve Procurement related client or supplier follow up questions and update Purchase Order
• Proactively identify opportunities which will align supplier needs with the organizational goals
• Manage and implement strategies for procuring, and distributing goods to maintain stock levels
• Advise supply chain team members
• Act as the single point of contact for the Procurement function – Ensure that procurement policies and procedures are complied with and act as a link between the local internal stakeholders, suppliers and the procurement organization

Requirements:

• Preferred 2 year of experience in a similar role
• Bachelor degree, preferably in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, , or Related Field
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures, Logistics Skills, Strategic Planning Abilities
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced sales environment
• Strong selling, negotiating and consulting skills
• Strong data analysis and superior organizational skills,
• Effective interpersonal and analytical abilities
• Strong oral, written communication & presentation skills
• Willingness to travel for work within the country
• Must love working with people and cross-cultural teams