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Water Mission Tanzania (WMT) Jobs 2024
Senior Supply Chain Officer at Water Mission Tanzania April 2024
Dodoma
Who is Water Mission?
Water
Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds safe water
solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and
disaster areas. Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million
people in 60 countries, sharing safe water and the message of God’s
love. Working at Water Mission is as much a calling as it is a career,
and we are searching for people with the courage, passion, and drive to
help us change the world. Read more about our Statement of Faith and Our Christian Mission.
What is the opportunity?
Under
the Finance Manager’s supervision, the Senior Supply Chain Officer
oversees the supply chain management functions across the country,
following established standards and procedures. This position will be
based in Dodoma. This position requires the ability to lead the team and
plan, organize, and coordinate assigned activities related to the
office.
As an employee in Water Mission, the Senior Supply Chain
Officer is responsible for developing a biblical worldview culture that
leads to God-honoring excellence in all work and commits to providing
the following: accurate data, developing the skills and mindset needed
to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate
solutions and work consistently for excellence in solutions that are
consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.
A successful Senior Supply Chain Officer will:
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Promote, encourage, and model Water Mission’s mission, vision, and
values to the technical team members and all other staff members. - Team
Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the supply
chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and
continuous learning in a biblical worldview. - Strategic Planning:
Develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize the supply
chain process, aligning with established policies and procedures. - Procurement
Management: Implement established procurement policies and procedures,
oversee procurement activities, including vendor selection, vendor
pre-qualification, negotiation, ordering, and contract management, to
ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of goods and
services. - Inventory Management: Develop or implement established
inventory control strategies to optimize inventory levels, minimize
stockouts, and ensure proper management of inventory movement which
includes all activities of transferring inventory, including receiving,
storing, picking, packing, shipping, and replenishing. - Logistics
and Distribution: Manage logistics operations, including vehicles,
warehousing, and distribution of materials, to ensure efficient and
timely delivery of service or materials to where are needed while
minimizing transportation costs and lead times. - Supplier
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with
suppliers and service providers to ensure reliable and consistent
supply, ensure they adhere to PSEA policy, resolve issues promptly, and
drive continuous improvement. - Training and compliance: Conduct
regular training for the supply chain team and other staff for
established policies and procedures and ensure they follow them,
standardize the best practice supply chain process in all WM country
offices, and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. - Risk
Management: Identify and communicate potential risks and
vulnerabilities in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to
minimize disruptions.
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What is required?
- Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
- Fluent in English and Swahili.
- Proven experience of five years in supply chain management, with a focus on procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
- Knowledge of industry best practices, regulations, and standards related to supply chain management and logistics.
- Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Zero
tolerance towards corruption, encompassing all forms of conflicts of
interest, bribery, fraud, and any other manifestations of corrupt
behavior. - Excellent relationship and conflict resolution skills.
- Skills
with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint) and
Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools, such as ERP
systems and inventory management systems. - Strong leadership and
interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate,
collaborate, and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Bachelor’s
degree in supply chain management, procurement and Logistics, or a
related field. A master’s degree or professional certification is a
plus. - Impeccable level of integrity in handling the supply Chain.
- Legal authorization to work in Tanzania
MODE OF APPLICATION:
We are accepting applications until 5/7/2024.