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On behalf of our prominent client with Several 5-star Lodge in Northern Circuit and one in Zanzibar we are looking for qualified and interested candidates to join client team for the above role
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Deadline: 12th September, 2024
Contact: application@expertconsultancy.co.tz or WhatsApp/Call: +255759261468
Salary: Negotiable
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directly manage and assume responsibility for a team of +/- 10 people
- Co-ordinate, plan and assume overall responsibility for the procurement and distribution of all necessary supplies to the company’s 7 lodges/camps, located on the northern circuit and in Zanzibar.
- Coordinate vendor activity, contracting and negotiations
- Establish, monitor and maintain optimal pricing with vendors
- Review and approve purchase orders for compliance with company policy and ordering requirements
- Take on the responsibility for efficient and cost-effective scheduling of deliveries
- Provide necessary support for the lodges and co-ordinate the constant communication of order status
- Maintain and improve proficiency in computerised ERP systems; be literate and functional with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
- Assist in the preparation and management of the departmental budget
- Participate actively in the strategy and direction of the procurement department
v Evaluate existing purchasing policy and recommend changes as needed, with a focus on continuously improving all aspects of the procurement process
v Evaluate existing and potential suppliers; recommend and implement changes in suppliers, with the goal of improving the availability of supplies and to continually improve pricing and delivery standards
v Make recommendations on the use of substitute product
v Devise and implement methods to sell or dispose of dead and slow-moving inventory
v Actively drive recycling and sustainability practices into buying decisions
- Assist in the hiring, training, evaluating, supervising and terminating of the department personnel
- Supervise weekly and monthly stock counts or as an when deemed necessary
- Prepare monthly management reports
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED:
- Logical, problem solver and analytical thinker
- Good judgment and decision-making ability
- Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
- Effective listening, communication (verbal and written), and negotiating skills
- Team player who works productively with wide range of people
- Effective leadership abilities as well as team management abilities
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Great Communication skills
- Strong leadership, motivation and managerial skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Demonstrated success managing inventory and logistics
- Experience developing and implementing strategic sourcing
- Demonstrated competency in budgeting, forecasting and planning
- Demonstrated competency hiring, developing and evaluating employees to achieve company and personal objectives
- Proven history of profit and loss management to maximize financial performance
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, inventory/warehouse management and distribution software
- Willing to travel when required
- Must be fluent in English. Fluency in Swahili an added advantage
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in logistics or stock management or similar (preferred)
- Experience:
o Minimum 3 years in similar managerial position (5 years preferred)
- Wholesale, distribution experience required, managerial experience required
- Superior abilities on MS Office products particularly Excel.
HOW TO APPLY!
Share CV, Cover Letter & certificates of service before 12th September, 2024 to application@expertconsultancy.co.tz
Email subject head should read “REGIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR” (JV/ALM 37/24)”
NOTE: Please ready & understand the positions requirements before sharing your application with us.
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To apply for this job email your details to application@expertconsultancy.co.tz