EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMPANY NAME:                        ASILIA LODGES AND CAMPS LTD

POSITION:                                      PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT:                              PROCUREMENT

REPORTING TO:                             PROCUREMENT AND STORES MANAGER

At Asilia we aim to be an organization that offers Better Experiences and Strong Positive Impact

We give people joy and appreciation in iconic wildlife & wilderness areas in a way that makes a positive lasting impact on the environment and its people. Behind the scenes, we diligently build our operational, sustainable and marketing/sales capabilities and access to capital to enable scaling up the experience and impact.

As a Procurement Assistant your role is to assist the Procurement department in procuring all the services and goods a business needs to operate with cost control.

This Job Description is your guide to achieving these objectives by outlining your daily duties & responsibilities.  WE BELIEVE IN BETTER!!

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

                Daily Duties

• Assisting in receiving and analysing the Purchase requisitions from the user departments/Camps and acquire goods/service of the right quality, right price, at the right time, right quantity from the source within the boundaries set by the department and as per the policy.
• Assisting in analyse quotations and solicitation for the price comparison from the competitive suppliers.
• Assisting in preparation, expediting, and generating of Purchase orders by using the selected ERP system.
• Assisting in organizing the collection of goods in the most economical way in terms of cost and time.
• Assisting in stock taking and clearing any variances between actual and stock in the system.
• Assisting in maintain sound co-operative relationship with other departments providing information and advice as necessary to ensure the effective operation.
• Assisting in any other areas of the department as may be assigned by the Manager within reasonable limits.

Qualification and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply/Logistics Management or Diploma in Materials Management from a recognized Institution.
• Proven work experience in a Procurement section (at least 2 years’ experience).
• Computer literate on MS applications, Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook and Internet.
• Attention to details and information, also must be able to work under pressure and under minimum supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines to ensure work is completed within time.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in many mediums: by email, verbally, includes listening skills and the ability to follow directions and provide feedback.
• Ability to work with harmony with co-workers and flexibility to achieving the functional and company objectives with honest, integrity and trustworthy.
• Must be a resident of Dar es Salaam