PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST (VITAMINS & MINERALS) – SANKU-PHC

Sanku-PHC is seeking an experienced and motivated Procurement Specialist (Vitamins & Minerals) to join its Supply Chain team in Dar es Salaam.

Job Details

Position: Procurement Specialist (Vitamins & Minerals)
Department: Supply Chain
Location: Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Manager/Supervisor

About Sanku-PHC

Sanku-PHC uses pioneering technology to fortify staple grains in African mills, reaching more than 70 million people daily. The organisation is focused on improving health outcomes across Africa through innovative food fortification solutions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring a reliable, cost-effective, and quality-assured supply of vitamins, minerals, and specialty raw materials for Sanku’s premix blending operations across East Africa.

Key Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist will:

1. Lead global sourcing of vitamins, minerals, carriers, and specialty raw materials by identifying, qualifying, negotiating with, and managing strategic suppliers.
2. Convert production forecasts into procurement plans to ensure timely replenishment, optimal inventory levels, and uninterrupted supply.
3. Ensure incoming raw materials meet Sanku’s quality and regulatory standards through supplier qualification, technical documentation, laboratory verification, and food safety compliance.
4. Negotiate supplier agreements and optimize total landed costs through market analysis, commercial negotiations, freight planning, and effective sourcing strategies.
5. Coordinate international procurement activities, including supplier documentation, shipment readiness, and import compliance for deliveries into Tanzania and Ethiopia.
6. Monitor supplier performance, market trends, pricing, and supply risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
7. Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier information within ERP systems.
8. Prepare procurement reports and performance analysis.
9. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to resolve procurement issues and improve processes.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should have:

• At least 5 years of experience in international procurement of food-grade ingredients.
• Direct sourcing experience involving vitamins, minerals, carriers, or specialty raw materials.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Qualifications in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Nutrition will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSP, PSPTB, or another recognised procurement qualification is preferred.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in supplier performance management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization.
• Strong understanding of international food safety, certification, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000, ISO, HACCP, Certificates of Analysis (CoA), and traceability standards.
• Experience working with food control and import regulatory authorities to ensure compliant sourcing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across different cultures and time zones.
• Knowledge of Mandarin or Hindi is an added advantage.

What You Can Expect

Sanku-PHC offers an opportunity to work in a mission-driven, high-performance environment focused on improving health outcomes across Africa.

Employees benefit from a culture that supports career development, collaboration, and employee wellbeing, while contributing to a mission that directly impacts millions of people.

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