ISOAF Tz Limited is a Tanzania-incorporated company with its head office in Dar es Salaam and its plant in Nzega District. The Company is soon expecting to commence its operations as a Thermal insulation System Contractor for East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project.

Job Description – Senior Buyer

Objectives/ Purpose of the role

The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement process in SAP, related to EACOP project, (www.eacop.com)for direct material and services related to Isoaf Italy/Tanzania, warehouses and site, plus the Purchase Orders and Contracts.

Job Scope

• Ensure that team executes procurement transactions and data maintenance in SAP
• Work with team members to complete the duties as needed
• Work with Finance on payments (bank guarantees/letter of credit) issues resolution with suppliers
• Identify opportunities for improvements
• Prioritize work, and support other departments
• Make a professional decision in a fast pace environment
• Reports creation
• Ensure activities are carried out in an actively timely manner

Qualifications / Experience / Technical Skills / Knowledge

• SAP tool experience
• 5+ years Procurement experience in mining, oil and gas, construction or something similar is mandatory
• English and Swahili proficiency is mandatory
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to details
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree
• Member of a professional board will be an added advantage

Personal Traits & Characteristics

• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to details
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Transparent and passionate to succeed
• Good negotiator