Procurement And Supply Planning Manager
Procurement And Supply Planning Manager
AXIAN GROUP
Reporting Structure
Interact:
Employer, Management and Clients
Job Requirements
Education:
Job Level:
Intermidiate Level
Gender:
Both
Experience:
8 Years
Ability and Skills:
Work under pressure
Culture:
Multiculture
Knowledge:
People Management , Negotiation , Decision Making , problem solving
Personality:
Dependable & team player
Languages:
Main Duties
Position Overview
- We are seeking a Procurement and Supply Planning Manager (open to all genders) to lead our supply chain operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in procurement and supply chain management within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.
Other Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in Procurement & Supply Planning.
- At least 5 years in a senior management role within FMCG.
Your Profile
- Strong sense of method, structure, and organization in managing procurement and supply chain operations.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to assess data, forecast demand, and summarize insights for effective planning.
- Proficient in office automation tools and supply chain management systems.
- Solid knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and inventory planning.
- Skilled in people management with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.
- Demonstrates rigor, adaptability, and resilience under pressure with the ability to anticipate and react to market changes.
- Initiative-driven with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent negotiation, oral, and written communication skills to manage suppliers and internal stakeholders effectively.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
Your Challenges
- Translate strategic procurement and supply chain recommendations into actionable plans, overseeing each stage of implementation.
- Continuously monitor supplier markets: analyze competitor sourcing strategies, pricing trends, and share insights with procurement, planning, and operations teams.
- Conduct or commission additional market research to identify reliable suppliers, evaluate risks, and forecast demand.
- Develop and formalize procurement and supply planning processes through clear specifications and policies.
- Coordinate the collection of essential information required for supplier evaluation, contract management, and demand forecasting.
- Oversee and manage the procurement cycle and supply planning process to ensure timely product availability.
- Ensure accurate reporting on supply chain activities, including performance tracking, compliance, and budget monitoring.
- Study and understand the company’s supply chain ecosystem, ensuring procurement and planning strategies align with organizational goals.
- Gain a strong understanding of product categories, supplier capabilities, and customer demand characteristics to optimize supply chain performance.
Location :
Tanzania:
Dar es salaam
Dar Es Salaam
Industry :Telecommunication
Company :
AXIAN GROUP
