Assistant Procurement Officer Job Vacancy at Northern Engineering Works Limited (NEWL), Arusha – November 2026

Organization: Northern Engineering Works Limited (NEWL)
Job Title: Assistant Procurement Officer
Department: Procurement
Reporting To: Procurement Manager
Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Job Overview

Northern Engineering Works Limited is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Assistant Procurement Officer to manage the company’s supply of products and services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, securing cost-effective deals and identifying opportunities to reduce procurement expenses while ensuring efficient use of company resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, manuals, policies and procedures.

• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions.

• Participate in developing specifications for equipment, products and substitute materials required by the company.

• Review, evaluate and obtain approval for specifications before issuing and awarding procurement orders.

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

• Identify suppliers of materials, equipment and supplies, and interview them to establish product availability, terms of sale and pricing.

• Administer purchasing systems and ensure proper stock management.

• Gather information on prices and product availability from relevant sources.

• Monitor and control resources, ensuring that company funds are spent judiciously.

• Track and report key functional performance metrics to reduce expenses and improve procurement effectiveness.

• Conduct risk assessments for supply contracts and agreements.

• Analyse market trends and delivery systems to assess current and future material availability.

• Prepare reports on market conditions and merchandise costs.

• Identify competitive supplier prices and establish business and organizational partnerships.

• Maintain the highest standards of ethics, professionalism and diligence.

• Safeguard company assets and ensure their optimal utilization.

Required Skills and Competencies

Applicants should possess the following skills and competencies:

• Strong negotiation and networking abilities.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Digital procurement skills.

• Good teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Proven relevant working experience.

• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques, including the ability to analyse market trends.

• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.

• Strong decision-making abilities and numerical aptitude.

• Experience in data collection and analysis.

• Strong leadership capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.

• Certification by the relevant professional body.

• At least two (2) years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar position.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should address their application letters to the Managing Director, Northern Engineering Works Limited, and submit the following documents:

1. Application letter.

2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Copies of academic certificates.

4. Copies of other relevant professional and credential certificates.

Applications should be submitted via email to:

Email: hr@newl.co.tz

Postal Address:

Managing Director
Northern Engineering Works Limited
P.O. Box 7026
Arusha, Tanzania.

Important Notes:

• Applications must be received before 15 November 2026.

• Applicants who are not contacted within five (5) days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to competency assessments and reference checks.