Procurement Officer at ENGIE Energy Tanzania

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), 2.5 million customers and more than 12.5 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.

Job Purpose/Mission

Responsible for effective and efficient procurement of various company goods and services, contract management, and overall fleet management through the use of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing for suppliers and their prequalification according to the ENGIE Mobisol UK Ltd Tanzania’s policies.
• Carrying out Procurement Functions for ENGIE Mobisol UK Ltd, Tanzania, its employees, its related parties promptly and in accordance with approved Procurement Policies and Processes.
• Engagement in continuous development and improvements of the company’s procurement process to save costs, ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Ensuring all relevant procurement-related documents are in place and properly filed.
• Ensuring that relevant Procurement Process Management Tools are up to date and 100% accurately maintained.
• Support of Engie’s Mobisol UK Ltd, Tanzania’s Fleet- and HSE-Management.

Knowledge And Skills

Experience :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain or a similar position.
• Experience in Supplier Sourcing, Fleet & Contract Management.
• Excellent Analytical skills, bargaining Skills, Interpersonal Skills, and Negotiation Skills.
• Excellent sense of urgency and Time Management with high organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge in MS Office (especially Excel/Word) and computer knowledge is required
• Advanced knowledge in SAP is a Plus

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement

Language(s):

• English
• Kiswahili

Technology :

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!

Business Unit: GBU Flexible Gen & Retail

Division: Energy Access

Legal Entity: ENGIE MOBISOL UK Ltd, Tanzania Branch

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree