Procurement Manager at Mwananchi Communications Limited;

Application Deadline: 13 Jun 2015

Procurement Manager POSITION DESCRIPTION:

From Mwananchi,28th May

Mwananchi Communications Limited; Publishers of the leading Tanzania newspapers, Mwananchi, The Citizen and Mwanaspoti and an employer of choice, is looking for a self-motivated and highly experienced

Procurement Manager

Job Purpose

To plan and procure optimal quality goods and services timely and cost effectively as per approved budgets and in line with company policies and guidelines.

Main Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key result
areas:
Prepare annual procurement plan and monitor its execution in close
liaison with customers.
Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.
Manage supplier relationship and performance to ensure KPIs on all
SLAs are delivered.
Inventory management as per best business practice
Manage the entire sourcing process from IPR to delivery as per policy,
updating customers appropriately.
Manage Inbound logistics

Coordinate purchases for major expenditure through tender board.
Ensures timely delivery of goods and services as per specifications.
Contracting and contract management
Manages reverse logistics and disposals of unusable items as per
procurement policy
Effective office utilities acquisition and management.

Ensure appropriate insurance portfolio is placed with the best in the
market and as per company needs, monitor performance effectively for
minimal risks and optimal value.
Manage a team of procurement officers and collaboratively work with other functional heads.

Qualifications and Experience:

Academic - Basic University Degree
Professional - Post-graduate Diploma, or Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain.
CPSP from PSPTB
Experience: 5 years' experience, 3 of which In similar role in a reputable
organization.

Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills;
High degree of passion, integrity and honesty;
Knowledge of SAP Materials Management module will be an added advantage.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward "their applications enclosing a detailed CV and copies of professional- certificates, and a day time telephone contact by June 13, 2015 to;

Human Resources Manager,
Mwananchi Communications Ltd,
P. O. Box 19754.
Dar es Salaam.

 NB:
•Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
•MCL is an equal opportunity employer