Tanzania Postal Bank (TPB) ,Chief Manager ProcurementJobs in Tanzania

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Salary:    Commensurate to the Job Advertised

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:-
•    Head of Procurement Management Unit (PMU)
•    To plan, direct, organize, coordinate and control supply
operations in
the Corporation.
•     Provide specialist advice, guidance and service on leading
procurement  to the Bank and departments, Management of potential risks
associate  with different sourcing strategies provide insight through the
analysis  of spend, supply markets and Savings
•    Contribute to the  development of business unit strategy by
providing
a view on potential  improvements for procurement systems and assessment
of
the existing  situation and anticipated changes within and external
environment.
•     Define and manage key Supplier relationships to deliver
breakthrough
performance in cost, service and Quality, including technical inputs to
negotiations on strategically significant contracts and management of third
party service providers.
Ensure conformity with Public Procurement Act, and its regulations.
Establish  and maintain a succession plan/training for the key roles in
procurement department, Motivate employee in the department and ensure
that their efforts are recognized
Review performance appraisal,  discuss gaps, agree action plans to close
the gaps and manage service  offerings and SLAs with internal customers
Manage staff and daily  operations of the procurement department to ensure
all requirements of  the Bank are met in a timely, efficient, effective
and
ethical manner.  Ensure all procurement requirements are in line with Bank
procurement  policy and procedures.
Provide timely advice to accounting officer (CEO) Tender Board and user
department.
Define and implementation plan of the policies by translating policy
statements and concepts into action-able requirements and assigning roles
and responsibilities amongst staff, Engage staff in policies implementation
by
communicating expectations providing coaching and support
Establish new process and systems for effective procurement across the Bank,
develop an E-Procurement vision and identify opportunities for broader
savings on procurement by conducting in-house vs. Outsource.
Evaluate all procurement requirements and recommend the most appropriate
procedure.
Secretary  to the Tender Board, play a role of escalation point of all
Bank  procurement issues for guidance , Address all bank procurement
related  audit queries (internal and external auditors) and Bank of
Tanzania  Determine and analyse training and development needs for
procurement  department ensure that identified training is executed.
With the  support from the Directorate of Human Resources Management,
interview  and recruit new members and provide support to them during the
recruitment of their teams on request.
Work with subordinates in  the team to achieve excellent business results
through continuous people  development and monitoring activities Develop
and maintain excellent  working relationship with all departments’
internal
and external  constituencies through understanding their purpose and
objectives.
Promote  and maintain the good name of the Bank while conducting business
in an  ethical and professional manner to ensure avoidance of all actual
and  potential conflict of interest.
Responsible for contract administration including preparation of contracts
and issuing approved contract
Promote  business competition in supply of goods and services to the Bank.
Monitor compliance to all policies requirements and advise management of
any gaps by conducting periodic reviews. Ensure effective  quantification
of all procurement risks by maintaining a framework for  financial
quantification and applying it across the procurement risk  register.
Exercise budgetary control in line with the bank  budgetary control
procedures Agree targets and take accountability for  the overall
achievements of performance objectives in the business area  in terms of
employee satisfaction, customer experience, and cost  performance, return
on investments, risk, and compliance and governance  requirements.
Review practices and procedure concerning all  aspects of procurement and
draw up guidelines for application across the  organization.
Advice professionalism in various procurement aspects and materials
management.
Manage  all strategic outsourcing arrangement for the Bank as per Bank of
Tanzania Outsourcing Policy and guideline, Manage the due diligence
process to all business stakeholders and risk assessment for decision
making before contract award
Provide clear direction to team  members on the strategic plan and key
focus areas and ensure their  understanding and buy-in, Benchmark
productivity of the department  against industry standards and create
measures to improve productivity
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by superior.

Key responsibilities
■ 
  Achieve and maintain the set monthly performance standards,
■ 
  Compile periodic reports as per TPB
procedures,
■ 
  Provide leadership and capacity developing in the procurement
management Unit,
■ 
  Conduct business in conformity with banks policies and procedures as
well as the best practice,
■ 
  To ensure compliant with PPRA Rules and
Regulations

Key Relationships
■ 
  Internal: All TPB Staff
■ 
  External: Regulators/Customers/Clients

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Education:  Holder of a CSP, CPSP, CIPS and registered with PSPTB in the
category  of authorized supplies officer/stock verifier with a Master’s
Degree in  materials management or related field that has a past reputable
practical experience of Procurement duties for a minimum period of five
years. Computer literacy is a must; working experience in a banking
industry will be an added advantage.

Experience/Skills
•    The candidate must have good knowledge procurement and supply
chain
management.
•    Must have experience on PPRA procedures.
•    High level of integrity
•    Must be keep on details
•    Excellent communication and report writing skills
•    Ability to work under pressure and minimal supervision
• Personable and able to relate to people at all levels

Skills / Attributes:
•    People Management skills
•    Attention to details
•    Prioritize Tasks
•    Team player

The  position will attract a competitive salary package, which include
benefits. Applicants are invited to submit their resume (indicating the
position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to:
recruitment@postalbank.co.tz.

Applications  via other methods will not be considered. Applicants need to
submit  only the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and motivational letter. Other
credentials will have to be submitted during the interview for authentic
check and administrative process.

Tanzania Postal Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is very committed
to environmental, health and safety Management.

That,  late applications will not be processed and Short listed candidates
may  be subjected to any of the following: a security clearance; a
competency assessment; physical capability assessment and reference
checking.

Please forward your applications before 06th March, 2015