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.

Duties:
 
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:
 
Develop and execute end-to-end procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for bulk buying.
Manage vendor lifecycles, including sourcing, tender evaluations, and supplier selection. [1, 2]
 
Operations & Supply Chain Coordination:
 
Collaborate with internal operations, production, and finance teams to forecast supply needs and avoid shortages.
Oversee the purchasing of raw materials, operational supplies, and services.
Implement inventory management and process improvements to optimize daily workflow efficiencies.
 
Contract Negotiation & Compliance:
 
Lead high-level contract negotiations to secure favourable terms, pricing, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Ensure all purchasing activities comply with corporate policies, health and safety regulations, and legal standards.
Mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies.
 
Supplier & Team Management:
 
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance for quality, delivery speed, and cost-competitiveness.
Build and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with key strategic vendors.
Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to ensure high productivity and operational excellence.
 
Requirements:
 
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.
At least 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
Experience in procurement of multi-property organization
Experience in East African essential, experience in Tanzania will be an advantage
Strong commercial acumen, exceptional negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
Ability to negotiate contracts.
IT knowledge (Materials Control systems)
In debt knowledge in FMCG especially those related to hospitality (including F&B).