- Full Time
- Dar es salaam
Job Opportunity: Procurement Officer at EITS Contractor
Advertisement Overview
EITS Contractor, specializing in Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecommunication, and Security Systems on the EACOP project, is seeking a Procurement Officer for the Electrical and Instrumentation scope.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- Professional Certification or Additional Diplomas (e.g., CIPS (UK), CPSP (Tanzania)) are an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Tanzanian regulations and international best practices.
- At least 5 years’ work experience in a similar role at a recognized and reputable firm/company, preferably in oil & gas, energy, or construction projects.
- Ability to travel and work in remote project areas.
- Proficient in Procurement Modules of ERP Systems.
- Computer-literate with strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Experience working on large, complex construction or manufacturing projects or operations in HSE roles is an added advantage.
- Experience in the Oil & Gas sector is an added advantage.
Brief Description of Role
The Procurement Officer (Purchaser) will provide tactical support in the procurement of materials, consumables, minor subcontracted works, and logistics services required to execute Schneider Electric’s EITS scope. This role focuses on:
- Local supplier coordination.
- Rapid sourcing.
- Local compliance management.
- Support of field requirements in close alignment with engineering, project control, finance, and logistics teams.
The Procurement Officer must demonstrate discipline in execution, attentiveness to process, and agility in responding to site priorities while working under pressure without compromising documentation, traceability, or commercial safeguards.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement and Sourcing
- Receive and validate purchase requisitions from site and engineering teams, ensuring accuracy, budget alignment, and need-by timelines.
- Launch RFQs and evaluate commercial offers in coordination with user departments.
PO Execution and Vendor Coordination
- Convert validated PRs into POs using Schneider Electric’s procurement systems, ensuring correctness in delivery terms, currency, tax treatment, and internal references.
- Resolve vendor issues related to partial deliveries, invoicing errors, warranty claims, or material non-conformance in coordination with logistics and QA/QC.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Interface with engineering and construction for material specifications, bill of quantities, and substitution approvals.
- Coordinate with the logistics team for last-mile delivery and customs clearance support where applicable.
- Liaise with finance for invoice validation, payment follow-up, and budget reconciliation.
Systems and Reporting
- Maintain procurement trackers and dashboards for local orders, deliveries, and invoice status.
- Update procurement risk registers for delays, vendor issues, or contract disputes.
- Participate in internal procurement coordination meetings and support reporting to regional and project leadership.
- Perform any other duty as assigned.
Personal Attributes
- Growth mindset: Agility, capacity to take up instruction, listen, learn, and be open to guidance. Quickly raises challenges encountered with management for timely resolution.
- Penchant for detail and accuracy in task execution and reporting.
- Self-driven with a high level of professional and personal integrity.
- Sound ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Calm under pressure and effective in incident or emergency response scenarios.
- Strong communication skills.
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements and have the capability should:
- Send their CVs along with Academic Certificates in English by email to se@empower.co.tz
Deadline: All applications must be submitted by October 8, 2025, 5:00 PM East African Time (EAT).
Note:
- Candidates not contacted within two weeks after the deadline should consider their application unsuccessful.
- The company reserves the right not to consider applicants who do not meet all the minimum requirements.
To apply for this job email your details to se@empower.co.tz