Regional Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at Expert Consultancy

Regional Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at Expert Consultancy

Position: Regional Project Coordinator

Location: Arusha

Company: Expert Consultancy

On behalf of our prominent client with Several 5-star Lodge in Northern Circuit and one in Zanzibar we are looking for qualified and interested candidates to join client team for the above role

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly manage and assume responsibility for a team of +/- 10 people
• Co-ordinate, plan and assume overall responsibility for the procurement and distribution of all necessary supplies to the company’s 7 lodges/camps, located on the northern circuit and in Zanzibar.
• Coordinate vendor activity, contracting and negotiations
• Establish, monitor and maintain optimal pricing with vendors
• Review and approve purchase orders for compliance with company policy and ordering requirements
• Take on the responsibility for efficient and cost-effective scheduling of deliveries
• Provide necessary support for the lodges and co-ordinate the constant communication of order status
• Maintain and improve proficiency in computerised ERP systems; be literate and functional with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Assist in the preparation and management of the departmental budget
• Participate actively in the strategy and direction of the procurement department
• Evaluate existing purchasing policy and recommend changes as needed, with a focus on continuously improving all aspects of the procurement process
• Evaluate existing and potential suppliers; recommend and implement changes in suppliers, with the goal of improving the availability of supplies and to continually improve pricing and delivery standards
• Make recommendations on the use of substitute product
• Devise and implement methods to sell or dispose of dead and slow-moving inventory
• Actively drive recycling and sustainability practices into buying decisions
• Assist in the hiring, training, evaluating, supervising and terminating of the department personnel
• Supervise weekly and monthly stock counts or as an when deemed necessary
• Prepare monthly management reports

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED:

• Logical, problem solver and analytical thinker
• Good judgment and decision-making ability
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
• Effective listening, communication (verbal and written), and negotiating skills
• Team player who works productively with wide range of people
• Effective leadership abilities as well as team management abilities

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Great Communication skills
• Strong leadership, motivation and managerial skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated success managing inventory and logistics
• Experience developing and implementing strategic sourcing
• Demonstrated competency in budgeting, forecasting and planning
• Demonstrated competency hiring, developing and evaluating employees to achieve company and personal objectives
• Proven history of profit and loss management to maximize financial performance
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, inventory/warehouse management and distribution software
• Willing to travel when required
• Must be fluent in English. Fluency in Swahili an added advantage

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or stock management or similar (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in similar managerial position (5 years preferred)
• Wholesale, distribution experience required, managerial experience required
• Superior abilities on MS Office products particularly Excel.

HOW TO APPLY!

Share CV, Cover Letter & certificates of service before 12th September, 2024 to: [email protected]

Email subject head should read “REGIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR” (JV/ALM 37/24)”

NOTE: Please ready & understand the positions requirements before sharing your application with us.