- Industry : Call for Tender
- Location : , , Tanzania
- Country : Tanzania
- Published on : 07/08/2026
- Start Date : ASAP
- Location : Tanzania SES
- Department : STZ
- Updated On : 08/08/2026
Description
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
Key Competencies
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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