Procurement Specialist at Sanku Tanzania
Procurement Specialist at Sanku Tanzania
Job Opportunity: Procurement Specialist (Vitamins & Minerals)
Job Details
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Employer: Sanku Tanzania
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Position: Procurement Specialist (Vitamins & Minerals)
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Department: Global Supply Chain & Procurement
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Industry: Public Health, Food Fortification & Biotechnology
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Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Application Deadline: September 13, 2026
Role Overview & Key Responsibilities
The Procurement Specialist (Vitamins & Minerals) leads the global strategic sourcing of micronutrients, carriers, and specialty raw materials for Sanku’s food-fortification premix blending facilities in East Africa. The role is central to securing high-quality, cost-effective, and regulatory-compliant raw materials that support life-saving grain fortification programs across Africa.
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Global Strategic Sourcing: Identify, qualify, negotiate with, and manage global suppliers of food-grade vitamins, minerals, carriers, and specialty raw materials to mitigate supply risks.
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Procurement Planning & ERP: Translate production forecasts into actionable procurement plans to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent downtime at blending facilities in Tanzania and Ethiopia.
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Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce compliance with international food safety standards (FSSC 22000, ISO, HACCP, Certificates of Analysis, traceability) and coordinate with import regulatory authorities.
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Cost Optimization & Logistics: Conduct market price analyses, negotiate long-term supplier agreements, manage freight planning, and optimize total landed costs.
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Supplier Performance & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Monitor vendor performance, track supply chain risks, and collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. (Degrees in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Nutrition are an advantage).
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Professional Certification: Professional qualification such as PSPTB, CIPS, CPSP, or equivalent is preferred.
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Work Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of international procurement experience specifically dealing with food-grade ingredients, micronutrients, vitamins, minerals, or specialty chemical raw materials.
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Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global food safety standards, international trade documentation, and import/export compliance procedures.
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Language Skills: High proficiency in written and spoken English. Ability to communicate in Mandarin or Hindi is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Qualified procurement professionals should submit their applications prior to the deadline:
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Application Deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Submission Channel: Apply online via the official Sanku Careers Portal or submit your application package through the designated online portal quoting Procurement Specialist (Vitamins & Minerals) – Dar es Salaam.
