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Position: Procurement Manager – Water & Beverage

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Our client, a prominent manufacturer and producer of pure drinking water and beverages, is seeking a Procurement Manager. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end procurement function, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services. This role involves supplier sourcing and evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement of procurement processes in line with organizational objectives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with business and production goals.
• Source, evaluate, and appoint local and international suppliers for raw materials and plastic packaging (preforms, caps, labels, films, etc.).
• Lead price negotiations, contract agreements, and SLAs to drive cost efficiency and value optimization.
• Manage and strengthen supplier relationships, proactively resolving quality, delivery, or performance issues.
• Oversee the full procurement cycle including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice approvals.
• Ensure continuous supply of production-critical materials to avoid downtime.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Track market trends, pricing fluctuations, and emerging procurement technologies within the Tanzanian and regional markets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, budgets, and applicable Tanzanian regulations.
• Prepare procurement reports and monitor KPIs such as cost savings, lead time, and budget compliance.

Skills & Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• At least 3+ years’ experience in the water and beverage industry, with strong exposure to plastic packaging procurement.
• Solid understanding of raw material sourcing, packaging materials, and production support purchasing.
• Experience working with ERP or procurement systems; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

NB: All nationalities are invited to apply.

Application Details

• Send CV to: career@axia.co.tz
• Cc: axiatanzania@gmail.com
• Deadline: 13th March 2026