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JOBS IN TANZANIA: PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES OFFICER (2 POSTS)

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Unilever Tea Tanzania Limited is a plantation company operating under Unilever Tea, East Africa (UTEA). UTTL employs over 5,500 employees whose safety and security are very important to the business.
We are currently looking to hire Procurement and Supplies Officer, for our Tanzania business. This role will be office based and requires candidates with knowledge for the job. If you are looking for a career in Unilever then you are the person we are looking for.

Department: Supply Chain

Job Position: Procurement and Supplies Officer (2 Posts)
Reports to: Process & Quality Excellence Manager
Location: Mufindi

Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job
1. Train & develop all staff in logistics and supplies matters
2. Responsible for tactical sourcing of Indirect Procurement goods and services locally
3. Maintains safe working atmosphere of the equipment and co-workers and contributes to hazards reporting process of Central stores
4. Follows the procurement procedure and submits monthly reports of procurement and supplies.
5. Implement SHEQ recommendations in all areas of compliance and drives BeSafE agenda at Central stores.
6. Interfaces with many roles in field operations, factories, Finance, medical, Engineering, QA and SHE, Supply planning, Development projects.

UNILEVER TEA TANZANIA LIMITED
Main Accountabilities:

1. Integrating regional sourcing/local strategies with business, ensuring timely inputs to regional project development and OTIF execution of regional/local projects.
2. Act as first point of contact for the business for issues/questions relating to Local and
Overseas Procurement goods or services in assigned portfolio and the service from third party service providers for Sourcing Unit/business unit
3. Work with users to analyse and collate information regarding current requirements and future needs.
4. Efficient, timely and transparent communication to internal customers and suppliers
5. Work within defined Procurement procedures (Ways of Working) and adhere to the Code of Business Principles at all times
6. Work in an effective, cohesive team environment (Ability to understand all areas of Indirect Procurement)
7. Supplier Relationship Management
8. Flexibility to travel

Key Interfaces/Contacts

Sourcing units, manufacturing, Engineering, Regional Procurement Lead; Finance; Legal; customer development; Suppliers; 3rd party service providers

Key Skills/Relevant Experience

1. Procurement Insights & Analysis
2. Competitive bidding & tendering
3. Supplier Performance measurement & management
4. Contractual supplier engagement
5. Graduate in Procurement & Supplies
6. Teamwork and good communication
7. 3-5 yrs experience in similar operations
8. Registered with Professional Body in procurement & supplies

All applications should be sent to the address or email below on or before 24th July 2015.
Eligible Candidates are required to submit detailed CV with names of three referees and an application letter.

P.O.BOX 4955,
Dar es Salaam
 Or


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