Senior Procurement Officer

Nature and Scope: The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Manager. He/she will be responsible for assisting Management and staff on procedures to be followed in procurement. He/She will also assist a secretarial role in the Tender Board and other procurement activities. Key Responsibilities • Participate in the preparation of Annual Procurement Plan; • Liaise with suppliers/stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services and inspect them before being accepted into stores; Attend to inquiries from bidders and suppliers; • Establish a databank of suppliers for the bank and assist in managing suppliers' relationships and service level agreements (SLA's) • Assist the Secretary to the Tender Board in preparing agenda for Tender Board meetings; • Maintain registers of all procurement and supply contracts • Prepare compliance reports for submission to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority • Prepare contract documents • Provide support in review and evaluate procurement requirements and recommend appropriate method of procurement; • Provide assistance to user departments in the preparation of specifications, when required; • Provide support and coordinate preparation of tender bidding documents; • Provide support in conducting training in procurement and contract management; • Carry out any other related duties as may be assigned to him/her by supervisor from time to time. Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: • University Graduate in Materials Management or related discipline from a recognized institution; • Registered by the Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board (PSPT); • Possession of a recognized professional qualification such as CPSP; • Master's degree/Post-graduate qualifications in procurement management will be an added advantage. • Minimum of three (3) years practical experience in procurement at Officer level; • Strong written and communication skills with ability to write reports in a concise and focused style; • Team player with strong interpersonal skills; • Computer skills. Application Instruction: The Managing Director, Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank, 3rd Floor Acacia Estates Building, 84 Kinondoni Road, P.O. Box 63372, DAR ES SALAAM.

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