POSITION: PROCUREMENT  OFFICER – DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.

WATU is a focus-driven, customer-centric company that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be an entrepreneur and achieve their ambitious goals in life.

As Africa’s fastest growing Asset Finance Company, we see the continent’s bright and prosperous future and want to be part of making it a reality.

Our vision is to provide asset financing for motorcycles and three-wheelers to those who understand when provided with the right tools that can fulfill their dreams and the needs of their families and community.

We Empower Entrepreneurs by providing the means needed to move and improve lives.

Our business is growing rapidly, and with more than 250,000 customers in Tanzania, we are looking for an enthusiastic and customer obsessed Procurement Officer in Dar Es Salaam,  Tanzania. We are looking for doers who are ready to roll up their sleeves and with their hard work and dedication create the impact needed in our communities.

To be successful as a procurement officer you should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends. Ultimately, a top procurement officer should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overseeing and aligning with other employees on all activities of the purchasing department.
• Preparing and maintaining a database of qualified suppliers for the company.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports
• Ensure cost minimization on the services and products to save company costs, when procuring.
• Any other performed duty assigned by the management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Degree in accounting, business management or a similar field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, able to effectively deal with people at all levels inside and outside of the Company
• Attention to detail and high level of integrity.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Be a part of an international, dynamic and  driven team that has set their aspirations high and work hard to achieve those
• Opportunities to learn and grow together with us
• Competitive compensation package
• Health benefits

Do you see yourself being part of the WATU team? Then please apply with your CV and a cover letter, we are looking forward to working with you!
**Please be cautious, this vacancy does not require individuals to pay for job opportunities**