1. District Business Development Officer

Job Description

DISTRICT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – NGARA

Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a District Business Development Officer to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will be responsible for identifying potential suppliers within Ngara district and to develop them as long-term partners of Tembo Nickel.

The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Manager

Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Help to prospect and identify potential new suppliers on targeted commodities in line with the relevant managers.
  • Coordinate with Community Relations in developing plans on how local suppliers withing Ngara district can be developed and supported.
  • Identify internal supply opportunities and share with local suppliers within Ngara district.
  • Perform maturity assessment to assess overall supplier capability and drive performance improvement plans.
  • Train suppliers in Ngara district on issues relating to compliance including issues relating to tax and other regulation.
  • Drive continuous improvement of supplier’s quality, cycle, and delivery performance through Six Sigma quality tools.
  • Coach, mentors, develop, and at times lead training on quality methods & processes
  • Establish and maintain supplier performance metrics (cost, delivery, service, quality, innovation, social responsibility) together with the sourcing team.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Accounting, Material Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Management or Business Administration.
  • 5 years of work experience in inventory management.
  • Conversant with inventory management systems.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional team.

2. Executive Assistant 

Job Description

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT- DAR ES SALAAM

Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit an Executive Assistant to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all matters pertaining to the office of Country Manager. He/she will provide various administrative and organization support to the Country Manager.

The successful candidate will report to the Country Manager

Duty Station: Dar es salaam

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Country Manager’s office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff.
  • Works closely and effectively with the Country Manager to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments/responsibilities and following up appropriately. Acts as a “barometer,” having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Country Manager updated.
  • Manages all travel arrangements and logistics for the Country Manager, Executive Leadership Team as well as Country Leadership Team.
  • Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence and other tasks that facilitate the Country Manager’s ability to effectively lead Tembo Nickel operations in Tanzania.
  • Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matter expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion often with deadline pressures.
  • Supports the Country Manager regarding activities related to the management of human, financial and material resources.


Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 5 years of experience supporting Senior Executives.
  • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
  • Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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3. Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

PROCUREMENT& SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER-DAR ES SALAAM

Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will manage demand planning, procurement, and logistics of various materials required for the Tembo Nickel project. The successful candidate will play a key role in liaising with the Mining Commission and ensure full compliance of local content regulations. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of integrity and teamwork.

The successful candidate will report to the General Manager-Finance and Administration.

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam country Office with frequent travel to sites

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain and upkeep the centralized official equipment ordering processes used by Tembo Nickel.
  • Develop continuous improvement of tools and systems used to estimate demand, load demand, place orders, measure inventory, and get items shipped. Simplify procedures for the teams in the warehouses and on construction sites.
  • Provide support for field construction teams related to complex equipment needs and tight schedules.
  • Develop methods to view, synthesize, and analyse product cost data, with the goal of a downward trend on costs through innovation.
  • Work with cross functional teams internally including legal, finance, purchasing, supply chain, engineering, and business development to ensure alignment on various topics.
  • Negotiate supply agreements with vendors annually. Onboard new vendors as needed.
  • Consolidate Tembo Nickel procurement demands and load those demands into the equipment supply architecture to ensure sufficient inventory and timely supply of equipment to construction sites.
  • Liaise with Mining Commission regularly for approvals in compliance with local content regulations
  • Work with Finance, HR, Community relations to develop local content plan and quarterly performance report.
  • Be a primary point of contact for suppliers, advising on production forecast, quality issues, and design changes.
  • Lead supplier assessments and the development of corrective and preventative actions.
  • Monitor supplier technical, quality, delivery, and financial performance.
  • Take part in identifying cost saving opportunities and work with suppliers to reduce material costs.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics Management or Business Administration.
  • 15 years of work experience in Supply Chain Management in a reputable organization.
  • Conversant with procurement systems like SAP, Pronto etc.
  • Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, highly effective negotiation and communication skills are a requirement.
  • Membership of PSPTB is mandatory.
  • Excellent knowledge of the local content legislation is mandatory.

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4. Buyers - 2 posts

Job Description

BUYER (2) -NGARA & DAR ES SALAAM

Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit Buyers to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will be responsible for procurement of goods and services. The successful candidate will play a key role to ensure timely procurement of goods and services required by various internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of integrity and teamwork.

The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Manager.

Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara and Dar Es Salaam

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate MRP daily, generate purchase orders in a timely manner, resolve material issues/shortages, support responsible inventory management practices and reporting to help achieve KPI goals.
  • Negotiate pricing and terms for parts and services and establishes strategic stocking plans and/or blanket purchase agreements with vendors, subject to management approval.
  • Manage day to day relationship ownership of active suppliers and assess supplier risk and develop mitigation plans.
  • Maintain accurate supplier and part information in SAP/Pronto.
  • Acquiring quotations from Third Party and Tembo Nickel vendors.
  • Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
  • PO Creation and Transmittal & PO related services for multiple segments of Tembo Nickel.
  • Assist in execution of PO changes.
  • Delivery follow-ups and PO confirmation with Supplier.
  • PO status tracking and expediting.
  • PO closeout support during project finalization
  • Support sourcing options for non-critical parts (i.e., distribution for standard parts).
  • Supervise PO status reports and work to resolve discrepancies
  • Support invoice processing via purchasing tools.
  • Support Purchasing Master Data efforts like new vendor and material master creation.


Qualifications and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics Management or Business Administration.
  • 5 years of work experience in procurement or as a Buyer.
  • Conversant with procurement systems like SAP, pronto etc.
  • Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, and highly effective communication and negotiation skills are essential.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional teams.
  • Membership of PSPTB is mandatory.
  • Excellent knowledge of local content legislation is an added advantage.

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5 Job Vacancies at Tembo Nickel October, 2022  

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to send their resumes indicating the role title in the subject via email jobs@tembonickel.com

Application closing date is 30th October,2022

Note: We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities based on merits and we do not charge candidates any fees in the whole recruitment process

Tembo Nickel offers a competitive remuneration package and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.