Senior Procurement Assistant Job at InSupply Health Limited

Overview

Job Title: Senior Procurement Assistant

Job location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The Hiring Manager: Senior Officer, Administration, Logistics and Procurement

Type of Position: 2 Years, Fixed Term

InSupply Health Limited

 

 

The Description:

The inSupply Health is an East African health advice firm that creates people-centered, scalable, and sustainable supply chain solutions. We prioritize data visibility and utilization, workforce development, and ongoing performance improvement. inSupply is a social enterprise that aims for commercial sustainability while fulfilling its social objective. We want to transform short-term supply chain adjustments into long-term solutions that extend beyond specific projects or funding streams. Our work focuses on democratizing access to high-quality, inexpensive, contextualized supply chain learning and innovation, allowing local and regional supply chain actors to improve the performance and efficiency of their supply chains and health systems, resulting in better health outcomes.

 

The inSupply Health is located in Nairobi and has an office in Dar es Salaam. It is linked with the JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. Our dynamic local consultants collaborate with public and commercial sector clients to build supply chain systems that provide critical health items such as antimalarial and HIV drugs, vaccinations, and contraceptives in complicated situations. We pioneer creative ways by adapting proven commercial sector methodologies to the setting, but we also collaborate with our clients to design solutions that they can own, implement, and continuously improve independently in the long run.

 

 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Assistant to join our exciting team in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Senior Procurement Assistant is responsible for assisting the Senior Officer, Administration, Logistics, and Procurement in managing and carrying out procurement tasks. This work include assisting with sourcing, purchasing goods and services, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring that procurement operations are efficient, cost-effective, and in accordance with business policies and regulations.

 

 

The Ideal Candidates:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional who values efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ethical sourcing. They will have a strong procurement history, including experience creating tools and processes to improve performance, manage vendor relationships, and assure compliance. They will work at the heart of our operations, sourcing goods and services, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that corporate policies and laws are followed.

 

The Responsibilities:

• Procurement Execution: Help implement procurement strategies to satisfy corporate goals.
• Vendor Relations: Establish and maintain good connections with suppliers to ensure quality and consistency.
• Contract Administration: Manage contract execution in accordance with company standards and legal obligations.
• Compliance: Ensure that all procurement actions follow applicable laws, regulations, and corporate rules.
• Cost Management: Identify and promote cost-cutting strategies to boost efficiency.
• Procurement Documentation: Keep correct records of vendor files, purchase orders, and contracts.
• Logistics Coordination: Plan personnel movements, book flights, and arrange transportation.
• Market Research: Analyze the market to inform buying decisions.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and help implement mitigation methods.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other teams to understand and meet their procurement requirements.
• Sustainability and Ethics: Encourage sustainable and ethical procurement methods.
• Administrative Support: Perform additional administrative activities as needed.
• Perform any other assigned task.

 

 

The Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, or a similar discipline.
• Certification: Professional procurement certification (for example, CIPS, which is registered with the PSPTB) or certification in progress.
• Experience: At least two years of experience in procurement, preferably in non-governmental organizations or consulting.
• Experience with MS Dynamics or any ERP powered by MS Dynamics is an advantage.

 

The desired competencies:

• Excellent negotiating and contract management skills.
• Proficient with procurement software and systems.
• The excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working autonomously.
• The ethical, transparent, and dedicated to constant learning.
• Be adaptable to shifting business requirements and procurement difficulties.

 

 

Mode of application:

The interested candidates should submit their CVs and cover letters at the link below. InSupply will analyze CVs on a rolling basis.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The InSupply is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive atmosphere that respects all employees. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, race, colour, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The inSupply Health is a child-safe organization, and children’s safety and well-being are a top priority for us. We have rigorous recruitment standards in place to guarantee that all employees are qualified to work with the children served by our programs.

The InSupply does not charge a fee at any step of the recruitment process, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via a company email account.