Job Opportunity: Procurement Manager

ORE Consulting is recruiting a Procurement Manager on behalf of a client to oversee and execute all procurement activities, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods, services, and works. The role requires a proactive professional capable of operating effectively in an upcountry environment while ensuring adherence to company policies and best practices.

Role Overview

Industry: Agribusiness

Location: Up Country Tanzania

Work Schedule: Full time

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Planning & Strategy

• Develop, implement, and manage annual and project-based procurement plans.
• Forecast procurement needs based on operational requirements.
• Recommend cost-saving strategies and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Vendor Sourcing & Management

• Identify, evaluate, and pre-qualify suppliers to build a reliable vendor database.
• Conduct competitive sourcing, tendering, and quotation processes.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to ensure value for money.
• Maintain transparent and professional supplier relationships.

Procurement Execution & Compliance

• Prepare and review purchase requisitions, bid documents, RFQs, LPOs, and contracts.
• Ensure timely procurement of goods and services to support operational continuity.
• Monitor deliveries, quality of goods, and vendor performance.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain complete, organized records to ensure audit readiness and mitigate risks.

Inventory & Logistics Coordination

• Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure proper stock management.
• Track usage trends and coordinate reordering cycles to prevent stockouts.
• Support logistics arrangements for timely delivery to operational sites.

Reporting

• Prepare regular procurement reports including expenditure analysis and savings achieved.
• Participate in management meetings to provide procurement insights.

Skills and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: At least 3-5 years of procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing, agribusiness, mining, hospitality, or large-scale operations.

Certifications: Professional certification (CPSP, CIPS) is an added advantage.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with ERP or procurement software is a plus.

Environment: Experience working in upcountry or remote environments is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability.
• High attention to detail and integrity.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and tight timelines.

Additional Information

This role is based upcountry; accommodation and meals will be provided by the company.

Candidates must be willing to live and work on-site for extended periods.

The role may involve occasional travel to suppliers and headquarters.

• Develop, implement, and manage annual and project-based procurement plans.
• Forecast procurement needs based on operational requirements.
• Recommend cost-saving strategies and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Identify, evaluate, and pre-qualify suppliers to build a reliable vendor database.
• Conduct competitive sourcing, tendering, and quotation processes.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to ensure value for money.
• Maintain transparent and professional supplier relationships.
• Prepare and review purchase requisitions, bid documents, RFQs, LPOs, and contracts.
• Ensure timely procurement of goods and services to support operational continuity.
• Monitor deliveries, quality of goods, and vendor performance.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain complete, organized records to ensure audit readiness and mitigate risks.
• Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure proper stock management.
• Track usage trends and coordinate reordering cycles to prevent stockouts.
• Support logistics arrangements for timely delivery to operational sites.
• Prepare regular procurement reports including expenditure analysis and savings achieved.
• Participate in management meetings to provide procurement insights.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability.
• High attention to detail and integrity.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and tight timelines.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with ERP or procurement software is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing, agribusiness, mining, hospitality, or large-scale operations.
• Professional certification (CPSP, CIPS) is an added advantage.
• Experience working in upcountry or remote environments is an added advantage.