Vacancy title:
Assistant Purchasing Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Management, Cleaning & Facilities, Restaurant & Hospitality, Business Operations, Customer Service]

Jobs at:
JAZ Adonia

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, August 8 2026

Duty Station:
Zanzibar | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Assistant Purchasing Manager

Department: Purchasing

Reports To: Purchasing Manager / Financial Controller

Job Purpose

Assist in planning, coordinating, and managing the procurement of goods and services required for hotel operations while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the hotel's purchasing activities.
• Source qualified suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and contract terms with vendors.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with hotel procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain good business relationships.
• Ensure timely procurement of food, beverages, operating supplies, equipment, and services.
• Coordinate with department heads to determine purchasing requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend reorder quantities.
• Verify that purchased goods meet quality and specification requirements.
• Assist in preparing procurement budgets and cost analyses.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier files, and contracts.
• Assist during supplier evaluations and procurement audits.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPSP, or equivalent) is an added advantage.

Skills

• Procurement management
• Vendor negotiation
• Contract administration
• Inventory management
• Cost analysis
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Purchasing software/ERP systems
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Time management

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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• Application / Cover Letter
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
• Other supporting documentation related to the position

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