Procurement Officer (4 Positions) at BRAC Tanzania

BRAC International is implementing an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she is able to transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood.

BRAC International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position in BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania.

Job Location: Dar es salaam, Morogoro, Tabora and Iringa.

Purpose of this job:

To provide efficient support and ensure success of the overall procurement & logistics activities in the MasterCard funded Project implemented by BRAC, while providing efficient utilization of resources in accordance with BRAC International Procurement Guidelines and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• To undertake procurement processes to acquire assets, goods, services and consultancies for the project.
• Manage all procurement aspects pertaining to quality control, specification compliance, monitoring and verification of deliveries, plus timely delivery to the end user.
• Ensure fairness in transparent bidding processes and effective competition, as well as best prices and best value for money in all procurement and logistics activities.
• Establish proper recording and monthly reporting systems of all procurement activities inclusive of updated inventory.
• Ensure invoices submitted by suppliers, along with supporting documents, in respect of goods and services delivered or rendered are properly verified and submitted to the Finance Department.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to line supervisor for dissemination to stakeholders.
• Training the end users on existing procurement policies and procedures and any new updates.
• Ensure compliance with Brac Maendeleo procurement principles, standards and policies, donor regulations and local statutory requirements.
• Lead in prequalifying suppliers, developing and maintaining an up to date supplier database

     Safeguarding Job Responsibilities  

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programmer’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Required Experience.

• Candidates must possess at least five years of continuous, hands-on experience in procurement functions, demonstrating a proven track record in supply and logistics management
• Registered with appropriate professional body such as PSPTB is an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor Degree from reputable institution in appropriate discipline including Procurement Management, Logistics and Supply or Operations Management.
• Planning skills including ability to work accurately and meet deadlines;
• Analytical skills to assess logistical problems and quickly develop realistic solutions;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Strong Negotiation skills when communicating with various vendors.
• High degree of integrity and honesty; and
• Computer literate with effectively use of basic applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Employment Type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly: