Vacancy title:
Head of Procurement Management Unit (Transfer Vacancy)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
UONGOZI Institute

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 16 2025

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Head of the Procurement Management Unit (HPMU) sets an overall strategy, plans, and executes activities related to materials management in the Institute. This involves providing leadership in the areas of procurement and supplies, supplier relationship management, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation to support operational efficiency. The HPMU reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To lead the preparation and execution of annual procurement plans.
• To manage the tender process following established procedures.
• To lead the preparation of procurement contracts in line with procurement laws and regulations.
• To maintain and manage procurement contracts and foster a productive relationship with vendors and suppliers.
• To provide advisory services to user directorates, units, and sections on the adoption of appropriate procurement of goods and services and disposal of assets.
• To advise the CEO on various issues in procurement, including purchasing and inventory management.
• To prepare and implement disposal plans following the procurement procedures and regulations.
• To lead the required procurement processes and procedures to achieve compliance with the country’s laws and regulations.
• To be the focal person in nurturing and strengthening collaborations with respective authorities and partners, such as the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

Qualifications

• Applicant must be in the public service (government ministries, agencies, and departments).
• Master’s degree in Procurement and Supplies Management, Material Management, or Business Administration majoring in Procurement and Logistics Management or equivalent related qualifications from recognised institutions.
• Must be a Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional (CPSP) or its equivalent and registered by the PSPTB in the category of Authorised Professional.
• At least ten (10) years of experience, of which five (5) years must be in public procurement management, served at a comparable senior level of responsibility.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

Employment Terms

• Contractual.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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