Procurement Manager

SUMMARY:
Luxury Hospitality Group with offices based in Dar es Salaam and Arusha Procurement Manager.
 
As the Procurement Manager you will develop and execute company-wide sourcing strategies to optimize costs, manage vendor relationships and ensure supply chain efficiency across multiple business units.
 
You will drive strategic sourcing, negotiate high-value contracts, ensure policy compliance and leverage market trends to reduce total cost of ownership.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Strategy Development: Create and implement group-wide procurement strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Supplier Management: Manage relationships with key suppliers, including negotiating contracts, monitoring performance (SLAs), and conducting annual reviews.
Cost Optimization: Analyse spend patterns to identify opportunities for cost savings and consolidation across business entities.
Strategic Sourcing: Lead the tender process, including RFP/RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, and contract award.
Risk Management: Mitigate supply chain disruptions through risk assessment, continuity planning, and vendor auditing.
Team Leadership: Oversee the procurement team, setting KPIs for performance and ensuring compliance with internal policies and legislation.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or related field; professional certification
At least 7+ years in luxury procurement
Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, Category Manager, or in a similar strategic sourcing role.
Deep network of suppliers for high-end perishables
Strong sourcing, negotiation, and quality control skills
Strong negotiating skills to secure favourable terms, prices, and quality.
Ability to analyse market trends, spend data, and supplier performance.
Knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems.