EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
\nPosition:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Procurement Officer
\nReference:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MA\/PO\/KAS\/04\/25
\nOrganization:\u00a0 Maternity Africa
\nDuty Station:\u00a0 Kivulini Maternity Centre, Ngaramtoni ya Chini \u2013 Arusha\u00a0
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\nMaternity Africa (www.maternityafrica.org) is a Christian-based, charitable, non-governmental organization registered in Tanzania.\u00a0 It is devoted to making childbirth safe by providing access to good maternity services and treatment of obstetric fistulae and other birth related injuries.\u00a0 We serve the poorest, most vulnerable women by providing free, quality reproductive health care.\u00a0 All programmes have been developed to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of mother and child by minimizing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.
\nThe Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the organization\u2019s purchasing activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods, services, and works. The position plays a key role in safeguarding transparency, integrity, promoting value for money, and strengthening supply chain efficiency to support effective program delivery in the organization.
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\nDuties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Solicit and analyse tenders from prospective suppliers and make recommendations to the Kivulini Tender Committee.
\nDrafting and negotiation of purchase contracts for products and services necessary to the efficient running of the Kivulini Maternity Centre.
\nAllocate purchase requests to preferred suppliers and ensure timely delivery of all required services.
\nDevelop a procurement strategy that ensures price effectiveness, product quality, regulatory compliance and robust supply alternatives for the most vital supplies.
\nLiaise with the Tanzanian Food and Drug Administration, Tanzanian Bureau of Standards and the Tanzanian Revenue Authority to ensure all necessary import documentation is prepared consistent with Maternity Africa\u2019s tax status.
\nLiaise with the selected clearing agents to ensure the cost effective and timely transport of imported goods to the Kivulini Maternity Centre.
\nMaintenance and protection of all documents relating to negotiated contacts and purchases.
\nValidate supplier invoices for conformity with purchase orders and supply contracts and recommend them for payment.
\nTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
\nKeep updated on changes in the marketplace, suppliers or legal requirements and make recommendations to minimise the impact Maternity Africa.
\nCollaborate with Key personal to ensure purchases are within the requirements of the department and organization.
\nPerform any other relevant duties as required by the management in the day to day running of the Kivulini Maternity Centre.<\/p>\n
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\nKey Qualification, Specifications and Experience\u00a0<\/p>\n
Minimum of a diploma in Procurement or Purchasing and supplies management.
\nAt least 3 years\u2019 Experience
\nStrong competence with Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word
\nUncompromising Integrity
\nStrong negotiation and persuasion skills
\nStrong organizational and time management skills
\nProfessional Certification in Procurement e.g. PSPTB or equivalent is a\u00a0MUST.<\/p>\n
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