Overview
Rijk
Zwaan Tanzania is located in Arusha, Tanzania. Currently with 500+
employees. Rijk Zwaan is an international family company with a
people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan is right at the start of the food
chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds produced from
them globally. We have a long-term focus, which is why we offer our
employees a permanent contract as soon as they join us. From our
strategic position we contribute to the health and well-being of people
all over the world. Everything we do is about growth. The growth of
natural products that we export around the world.
The
growth of our company, which currently employs over 2,600 people in
more than 30 countries. Above all the growth of our people: we give you
every opportunity to use your own initiative and achieve your full
potential. Working with colleagues to produce the best and tastiest
vegetables. Reinforcing, helping and inspiring one another. That is how
we continuously want to work together towards a healthy future.
We have the following vacancies below for dedicated diligent Tanzanians:Store Assistant
Job Title: Store assistant (2 Positions)
Reports to: Process Optimization Manager / team leader warehouse
Job Summary:
Qualification:
The store assistant shall be responsible for the efficient and effective performance of duties and responsibilities pertaining warehouse Management and execution. The store assistant shall ensure that the warehouse/stores activities are made in accordance with the procedures of Rijk Zwaan. Essential duties include:
Personal Skills/Attributes:
Tenure: Local permanent contract
Procurement Specialist
Job Title: Procurement Specialist (1 Position)
Reports to: Process Optimization Manager
Job Summary:
Experience:Job Title: Store assistant (2 Positions)
Reports to: Process Optimization Manager / team leader warehouse
Job Summary:
- The purpose of the post is to assist the team leader warehouse and Process Optimization Manager in the performance of duties pertaining to procurement procedures.
Qualification:
- Diploma in procurement and Logistics management from a recognized institution and registered with Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technician Board.
- At least three (3) years working experience in tertiary education or any other recognized institutions in similar field
The store assistant shall be responsible for the efficient and effective performance of duties and responsibilities pertaining warehouse Management and execution. The store assistant shall ensure that the warehouse/stores activities are made in accordance with the procedures of Rijk Zwaan. Essential duties include:
- Responsible for the complete warehouse process and re-order stock planning,
- Track and coordinate receipt, storage and timely delivery of goods and materials,
- Ensure proper positioning of materials received in the locations as identified by the system,
- Ensure that all storage areas are secure, clean, tidy, and properly organized,
- Ensure compliance to health, safety, standards and regulations,
- Communicate and coordinate with other departments,
- Ensure proper authorization for all materials requisitions,
- Record and reports any discrepancies for appropriate measures to be taken,
- To identify and segregates damaged, deteriorated and expired goods to enable write-off from books,
- Ensure replenishment of stocks at picking locations basing on storage procedures i.e FIFO, FEFO,
- Knowledge in any store operating system i.e Sage Pastel, IBMS, etc.
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Personal Skills/Attributes:
- Be a person of high integrity.
- Should have a confident manner.
- Physical and mental fitness.
- Knowledge of warehouse techniques.
- Ability to follow processes and procedures accurately. Strong problem solving skills.
- Meeting tight deadlines.
- Comfortable working with other employees.
- Good computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, Power point) Able to work as part of team by contributing to team effort.
- Good care off, with communication skills.
- Experienced in the English language, verbal and written
Tenure: Local permanent contract
Procurement Specialist
Job Title: Procurement Specialist (1 Position)
Reports to: Process Optimization Manager
Job Summary:
- The purpose of the post is to assist the Process Optimization Manager in the performance of duties pertaining to procurement procedures.
- Bachelor Degree Procurement Certifications from a recognized institution and registered with Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technician Board.
- At least three (3) years working experience in tertiary education or any other recognized institutions in similar field.
The Procurement Specialist shall be responsible for the efficient and effective performance of duties and responsibilities pertaining Procurement Management and execution. The Procurement Specialist shall ensure that the procurement activities are made in accordance with the procedures of Rijk Zwaan. Essential duties include:
- Responsible for the complete local procurement process and procurement planning
- Negotiate with current and external vendors to secure terms, price and qualities
- Be efficient and cost effective
- Assist the Process Optimization Manager in procurement and logistics activities
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by one’s manage
- Do market research and analysis
» Be a person of high integrity.
» Should have a confident manner.
» Physical and mental fitness.
» Knowledge of purchasing techniques.
» Ability to follow processes and procedures accurately.
» Strong problem solving skills.
» Meeting tight deadlines.
» Comfortable working with other employees.
» Good computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, Power point)
» Able to work as part of team by contributing to team effort.
» Good care off, with communication skills.
» Experienced in the English language, verbal and written
» Pro-active in price analysing and cost saving
Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to Rijk Zwaan Scheme of Services.
Tenure: Local permanent contract
Method of Application
Please send your CV and your motivation to apply for this job to ajira@rijkzwaan.com with a subject “Application of Store assistant” OR “Application of Procurement Specialist”.
We will consider your application carefully, which may take some time. Only shortlisted candidates will hear from us as soon as
The deadline for submitting the application is 27th June, 2021.
