Procurement Officer – Kabanga Site (Ngara)

Company: Tembo Nickel
Duty Station: Kabanga Site, Ngara, Tanzania
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year)
Roster: 6/3 rotation
Reporting To: Procurement Manager
Application Deadline: 10 July 2026

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Position Summary

Tembo Nickel is recruiting a Procurement Officer to support the procurement of goods and services for the Kabanga Project. The role ensures timely sourcing, purchasing, and supply continuity for internal and external operational needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate high integrity, strong teamwork, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced project environment.

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Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Evaluate MRP (Material Requirements Planning) daily and generate purchase orders promptly.
• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Create, transmit, and manage purchase orders across multiple project segments.
• Execute PO changes and support order modifications.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions for goods and services.
• Establish strategic stocking plans and blanket purchase agreements (subject to approval).
• Manage relationships with active suppliers and assess supplier risks.
• Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation plans.

Sourcing & Quotation Management

• Obtain quotations from third-party suppliers and approved vendors.
• Support sourcing of non-critical and standard parts.
• Assist in vendor selection and procurement decision-making.

Inventory & Materials Support

• Support responsible inventory management practices.
• Resolve material shortages and supply issues.
• Ensure continuity of supply to meet operational needs.

Purchase Order Administration

• Track and expedite PO status with suppliers.
• Monitor delivery performance and ensure PO confirmations.
• Support PO close-out activities during project completion.
• Supervise PO status reports and resolve discrepancies.

Systems & Data Management

• Maintain accurate supplier and part data in systems such as SAP or Pronto.
• Support purchasing master data activities, including:
  • New vendor creation
  • Material master data updates

Financial & Invoice Support

• Support invoice processing through procurement systems and tools.

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Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Business Administration

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement or buyer roles.
• Strong experience working with procurement systems such as SAP or Pronto.

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Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and opportunity analysis.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong understanding of local content legislation (advantage).
• Membership with PSPTB (Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board) is mandatory.

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Additional Information

• Equal opportunity employer.
• No application fees are charged during the recruitment process.
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Application Process

Applicants should send their CVs via email:
📧 jobs@tembonickel.com
Subject line: Procurement Officer – Kabanga Site

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