Procurement & Inventory Lead - 1 Position

Morogoro, Kilombero, Tanzania, United Republic of

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

Job Purpose
The successful candidate will oversee onsite inventory to ensure both financial and operational efficiency, lead local procurement in alignment with contract buying strategies, and leverage data driven insights to optimize stock levels and accurately forecast demand.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for optimal onsite Inventory stock holding from both a financial and operational perspective.
Responsible for effective Group procurement and continuous optimization to support the strategy of increased contract buying.
Use analytical data and insights to partner with various stakeholders in optimizing stock holding, forecasting demand & delivering on category supply plans.
Lead, manage and develop capability in the Procurement and Inventory teams.
Ensure compliance to standardized procurement and Inventory management policies, strategy, processes and guidelines, considering customer requirements.
Reports on and monitors continuous improvement practises within Inventory and manages implementation of these initiatives where applicable.
Champion the implementation of Group Inventory strategy and objectives which include leading & managing inventory changes/projects/events at operations.
Check and ensure that accurate data is entered in the system for reliable reporting and analysis.
Implement and monitor continuous improvement practises.
Uses data to drive opportunities to consolidate orders which will lead to logistical cost savings.

Job Qualification and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 7 years’ experience in Procurement &/or Inventory would be advantageous
3 years in a management role
Proven track record in managing and developing teams
Procurement professional accreditation preferred

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Fixed Term Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 6th August 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

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Kilombero Sugar Company Limited (KSCL), is the largest producer of sugar in the country under the strong "Bwana Sukari" brand name.

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