Officer - SCM Professional – Bulk Maize Procurement (Urgent Hire)

Officer – SCM Professional – Bulk Maize Procurement (Urgent Hire)

Full time
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania View on Map
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Salary: $500.00 / Monthly

Job Detail

Career Level Associate
Experience 8 Years
Gender Male
Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Industry Manufacturing
Number of Positions 1

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Officer – SCM Professional – Bulk Maize Procurement (Urgent Hire)
Location: Tanzania
Experience Level: 8 – 12 Yrs

Salary Budget: USD Up to 500/-

We are urgently seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Officer – Supply Chain Management (SCM) Professional with specialized expertise in bulk maize procurement to join our operations in Tanzania. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing agricultural commodities at scale, deep knowledge of East African grain markets, and a proven ability to manage suppliers, mitigate risks, and optimize procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute procurement strategies for bulk maize sourcing in Tanzania.
Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with local and regional suppliers, cooperatives, and aggregators.
Monitor market trends, pricing, weather patterns, and supply dynamics to inform buying decisions.
Ensure compliance with local regulations, quality standards, and internal SOPs.
Negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of maize volumes as per operational requirements.
Coordinate with logistics, transports, warehousing, and quality control teams to ensure seamless post-procurement handling.
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of procurement activities, pricing trends, and inventory status.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements in the supply chain.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in bulk procurement of agricultural commodities, especially grains (maize preferred).
Strong understanding of regional grain markets, farmer networks, and regulatory environments in East Africa.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently in fast-paced and remote field environments.
Fluency in English required; proficiency in Swahili or local languages is highly desirable.
Willingness to travel extensively within the region.