Vacancy title:
Procurement and Supply Planning Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
AXIAN

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 17 2025

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply
Chain, Logistics, Business
Administration, or related field

8–10 years of progressive
experience in Procurement &
Supply planning, with at least
5 years in a senior
management role within
FMCG.

Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Your Profile

• Strong sense of method, structure, and organization in managing procurement and supply chain operations.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to assess data, forecast demand, and summarize insights for effective planning.
• Proficient in office automation tools and supply chain management systems.
• Solid knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and inventory planning.
• Skilled in people management with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.
• Demonstrates rigor, adaptability, and resilience under pressure with the ability to anticipate and react to market changes.
• Initiative-driven with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent negotiation, oral, and written communication skills to manage suppliers and internal stakeholders effectively.
• Fluent in English, additional languages are an advantage

Your challenges

• Translate strategic procurement and supply chain recommendations into actionable plans, overseeing each stage of implementation.
• Continuously monitor supplier markets: analyze competitor sourcing strategies, pricing trends, and share insights with procurement, planning, and operations teams.
• Conduct or commission additional market research to identify reliable suppliers, evaluate risks, and forecast demand.
• Develop and formalize procurement and supply planning processes through clear specifications and policies.
• Coordinate the collection of essential information required for supplier evaluation, contract management, and demand forecasting.
• Oversee and manage the procurement cycle and supply planning process to ensure timely product availability.
• Ensure accurate reporting on supply chain activities, including performance tracking, compliance, and budget monitoring.
• Study and understand the company’s supply chain ecosystem, ensuring procurement and planning strategies align with organizational goals.
• Gain a strong understanding of product categories, supplier capabilities, and customer demand characteristics to optimize supply chain performance

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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