Senior Supplies Officer (Procurement)

Senior Supplies Officer (Procurement) – 1 Post
Reports to: Head of Division
Terms of Contract: Contract for an Unspecified Period of Time
Location: Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To carry out procurement activities and assist the Head of Procurement Management in ensuring compliance with the procurement law and regulations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Assisting the Head of Procurement with day-to-day procurement activities;
b) Carrying out secretarial duties in respect of the meetings of the Central Tender Board;
c) Assisting the Head of Procurement in preparing the Bank’s annual procurement plan;
d) Assisting user departments to establish detailed technical specifications, terms of reference and statement of requirements for procurement purposes;
e) Preparing bidding documents to prospective bidders;
f) Preparing and reviewing procurement contracts as well as maintaining register for contracts;
g) Conducting analysis of quotations basing on criteria set forth in the Request for Quotations;
h) Preparing and issuing purchase orders and maintaining a register for purchase orders;
i) Following up on delivery of approved items from various suppliers;
j) Preparing periodic reports on procurement;
k) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Masters Degree in Procurement or its equivalent from an accredited institution;
b) Professional certification in procurement and supplies management;
c) At least six (6) years of relevant working experience;
d) Computer literacy;
e) Good team player;
f) Ability to work under minimum supervision;
g) Ability to work under pressure;
h) Customer service skills;
i) Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit the following for consideration of the applications:
a) A curriculum vitae (CV);
b) Certified copies of certificates, birth certificate and other relevant certificates;
c) Two recent passport size photographs;
d) Names and addresses of two reputable referees;
e) Applicant’s reliable contact address, email address and telephone numbers.
f) Applicants with academic certificates from foreign universities must submit proof of accreditation of issuing institutions.
Application should be addressed to:
Deputy Governor (AIC),
Bank of Tanzania,
P. O. Box 2939,
DAR ES SALAAM
Closing Date:
Applications should reach the Deputy Governor’s Office on or before 6.00 pm on 11th November, 2013.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.