SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to manage the company’s supply of products and services. Supply Chain Manager Manager is responsible for leading all company procurement efforts to efficiently and effectively enable spend owners such as business units and functional partners to maximize the value they receive from suppliers to meet their objectives.
Supply Chain Manager at Blue Recruits Limited
Main duties and responsibilities;
Managing the skills and competency development of procurement staff, including training development and knowledge management capabilities
Leadership of cross-functional teaming across other business functions and initiatives
Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies
Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
Examine and test existing contracts
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Requirements and skills;
At least 7 years of senior supply management experience,
Experience from Port Operations is an added advantage
BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration or other related fields
Team player at executive levels to collaborate with business units and functional partners like IT, finance, HR, legal, etc.
Solid operational management and general business skills.
Industry knowledge in terms of broad industry dynamics on the buy-side (and the sell-side), but also the internal knowledge and “language of the business”
Ability to “sell” procurement’s value and to run procurement as a services business like any other well-run professional services business
Strong negotiation skills and leadership skills to use for large commercial deals
Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems
Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as an understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk
Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills
Budget: 8,000,000 Net Pay
Negotiable for more experienced candidates.
Job Location: Dar Es Salaam.
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