Department
Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania + Regular Travels to Site and Vendors

Reports To
Technical Director / General Management

Position Purpose

The SCM Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Supply Chain Management activities for M&P Tanzania, including Procurement, Contracts, Logistics, Expediting, Warehousing, Inventory Management, and Vendor Management, in compliance with Company procedures, Group SCM policies, local regulations, and oil & gas industry standards.
The position plays a key role in ensuring operational continuity, cost optimization, contractual compliance, quality assurance, and timely delivery of materials and services supporting Operations, Projects, Drilling, Maintenance, and HSE activities.

Main Responsibilities
Procurement & Contracts

• Lead and supervise all procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services.
• Ensure compliance with M&P SCM procedures, Delegation of Authorities (DoA), ethics, and compliance requirements.
• Validate procurement strategies and sourcing plans for critical projects and operational activities.
• Supervise tendering activities including:
• preparation of RFQs/RFPs,
• bid evaluations,
• commercial negotiations,
• and contract award recommendations.
• Lead negotiations of frame agreements, long-term agreements, and strategic contracts.
• Ensure proper administration of contracts, variations, claims, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Support management in contractual and commercial risk assessments.

Logistics, Warehousing & Inventory

• Supervise logistics, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and transportation activities.
• Ensure proper expediting of critical materials and equipment.
• Oversee warehouse operations and inventory control to ensure:
• stock accuracy,
• preservation,
• traceability,
• and HSE compliance.
• Optimize inventory levels and critical spare parts management.
• Support development of warehousing strategies and third-party logistics solutions.

Vendor & Performance Management

• Develop and maintain approved vendor lists and prequalification systems.
• Ensure suppliers comply with Company QA/QC, HSE, and ethical standards.
• Participate in supplier audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
• Promote competition and cost optimization while maintaining technical and operational quality.
• Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers and contractors.

Projects & Operations Support

• Coordinate closely with:
• Projects,
• Operations,
• Maintenance,
• Drilling,
• HSE,
• and Finance teams.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of long lead items and operationally critical equipment.
• Support major projects and drilling campaigns through proactive SCM planning and expediting.
• Participate in project reviews, KOMs, and risk assessments when required.

Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure full compliance with:
• local regulations,
• Company procedures,
• anti-corruption policies,
• and Group SCM governance requirements.
• Promote strong ethical standards and transparency in all SCM activities.
• Develop KPIs and reporting tools to monitor SCM performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, logistics, and warehousing activities.
• Support digitalization and ERP/SCM system improvements.

Profile Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional SCM certification (CIPS or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management within the oil & gas, energy, mining, or heavy industrial sector.
• Strong experience in:
• procurement,
• contracts management,
• logistics,
• warehousing,
• and supplier management.
• Good knowledge of international contracts and commercial practices.
• Experience managing critical operational procurement and project procurement activities.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in an operational environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting capabilities.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and attention to detail.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Team Management
• Commercial Awareness
• Negotiation Skills
• Risk Management
• Contract Management
• Operational Planning
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Problem Solving
• Ethics & Compliance
• Results Orientation