Procurement & Local Content Specialist Job at Tembo Nickel Corporation Limited

Procurement & Local Content Specialist

Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a Procurement & Local Content Specialist to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team.

This role is reporting to the Head of Finance & Administration.

The successful candidate is expected to lead coordination and effective implementation of the procurement processes across Tembo Nickel.

Duty Station- Tembo Nickel Country Office- Dar es salaam

Responsibilities:

Oversee the procurement of goods or services and ensure the process is aligned to the Tembo Nickel policy and procedures and complies with the Mining (Local Content Regulations)
Perform sourcing, liaising, and actively negotiating with vendors to ensure competitiveness and value for money for Tembo Nickel Corporation Ltd
Oversee tender processes and ensure alignment to the Tembo Nickel policy and procedures and in accordance with the requirement of Mining (Local Content Regulations) in terms of documentation, notification, and submission.
Assist management in monitoring contracts implementation on a regular basis and ensure any breaches (from a commercial point of view) from the terms of the agreement are properly addressed
Stay up to date and assess industry trends with market availability to determine appropriate pricing
Interact with functional leads in identifying business needs, develop sourcing plans and gain benefits of early procurement involvement
Work closely with the finance team throughout the procurement cycle to assist with forecasting and budgeting
Participate in the preparation of Tembo Nickel’s procurement plan for submission to the Mining Commission
Participate in the preparation of a quarterly local content performance report
Ensure that all vendors working for Tembo Nickel comply with Local content regulations

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Supply Chain and Logistics
5+ years experience in Procurement or Contracts Management in a reputable organization
Knowledge of Mining (Local Content Regulations) will be advantageous
Buyer experience in a computerized environment and knowledge of procurement applications
Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.

Applicants are invited to send their resumes indicating the role title in the subject via email: jobs@tembonickel.com

Application closing date is 7th May 2022