Procurement Officer at BRAC Private individual

BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania is part of a leading development organization that started its operations in 2006 in Tanzania, focusing on thematic areas of Agriculture, Youth and Women Empowerment, Food Security and Livelihood

BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self- motivated individuals to fill the following position.

Position (4 ): Procurement Officer

Purpose:

To provide efficient support and ensure success of the overall procurement & logistics activities in the MasterCard funded Project implemented by BRAC, while providing efficient utilization of resources in accordance with BRAC International Procurement Guidelines and Procedures,

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To undertake procurement processes to acquire assets, goods, services, and consultancies for the project;
• Manage all procurement aspects pertaining to quality control, specification compliance, monitoring and verification of deliveries, plus timely delivery to the end user;
• Ensure fairness in transparent bidding processes and effective competition, as well as best prices and best value for money in all procurement and logistics activities;
• Establish proper recording and monthly reporting systems of all procurement activities inclusive of updated inventory;
• Invoices submitted by suppliers, along with supporting documents, in respect of goods and
• services delivered or rendered are properly verified and submitted to the Finance Department.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to line supervisor for dissemination to stakeholders
• Training the end users on existing procurement policies and procedures and any new updates
• Ensure compliance with Brac Maendeleo procurement principles, standards and policies, donor regulations and local statutory requirements.
• Lead in prequalifying suppliers, developing and maintaining an up to date supplier database.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read, understand, practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

REQUIRED SKILLS/CAPACITY:

• University degree from reputable institution in appropriate discipline including Procurement Management, Logistics and Supply, Operations Management, or Engineering;
• Registered with appropriate professional body;
• Work experience of continuous practice of at least five years in procurement functions;
• Planning skills including ability to work accurately and meet deadlines;
• Analytical skills: Ability to assess logistical problems and quickly develop realistic solutions;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Negotiation skills;
• High degree of integrity and honesty;
• Computer literate with effectively use of basic applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement Management, Logistics and Supply, Operations Management, Accounting, Planning or Engineering.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidate needs to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at: bimcf.tanzania@brac.net

Only complete applications will be accepted, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 19th June 2024

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.