U.S. Embassy Job Vacancy — Procurement Supervisor

U.S. Embassy Job Vacancy — Procurement Supervisor

Position Title: Procurement Supervisor

U.S. Embassy  

Announcement Number:
DaresSalaam-2026-010-S-RA
Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Open Period: 06/25/2026 – 07/09/2026
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:GMT+3
Series/Grade: LE – 0810 10
Salary: TZS TSh77,198,751 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40HRS PER WEEK
Promotion Potential: LE-10
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Procurement Supervisor in the General Services Office.

Duties

The incumbent oversees the procurement section and is responsible for acquiring goods and services for the Department of State and all other subscribing agencies . Responsibilities include setting procedures, priorities, schedules, coordinating and overseeing all procurement and contracting activities. Supervises a team of seven staff and is responsible for managing the software system (ILMS/Ariba) that the U.S. Government uses to handle purchasing, contracts, and supply tracking.

Click link below for responsibilities list:

https://tz.mwp.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/04/MAJOR-DUTIES-Procurement-Supervisor.pdf

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• Security certificate; and
• Medical certificate

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

See the requirements section above for the education requirements.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Education Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in procurement, business administration, supply chain management, or related major is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement work, including purchasing, contracting, pricing is required.
• Minimum two (2) additional years of direct supervisory experience.

Job Knowledge:

• Must have a good knowledge of local market practices, and of the capability, pricing and reliability of local suppliers.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of the procurement/contracting process, supply chain management, financial acumen, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge in sustainable and ethical procurement practices is essential to align purchasing decisions.

Skills And Abilities:

• Must have strong negotiation, project management, and analytical skills. Leadership and team management capabilities are crucial.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are necessary to handle complex procurement activities.
• Must have good numerical skills to manage the procurement process and provide financial information.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel is important for enhanced efficiency.

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:

Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.

Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:

Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.

Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.

How to Apply:

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office at [email protected]

Required Documents:
Please upload ALL applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application WILL BE disqualified for this position.

All applicants must submit:

• Work Permit (if applicable)
• University Degree (if applicable)
• University Transcript (if applicable)
• Certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of Citizenship
• Resume/CV

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants must submit:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are shortlisted and invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

How to Apply:

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