Head of Procurement & Supply Chain at CCBRT Tanzania, September 2026

Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Organisation: CCBRT Tanzania
Job Reference: 2026-33
Vacancy Status: Re-Advertised
Department: Procurement & Supply Chain
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Job Description

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organisation’s procurement, warehousing, inventory, and supply chain operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that CCBRT maintains transparent, standardised, ethical, safe, and efficient procurement practices that deliver value for money while supporting the organisation’s healthcare and development programmes.

The role will also focus on strengthening procurement systems, improving operational efficiency, enhancing internal controls, building staff capacity, and ensuring full compliance with organisational and donor requirements.

About CCBRT

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) aims to be a preferred provider of accessible specialised healthcare services in Africa.

CCBRT operates as both a healthcare social enterprise and a development organisation serving communities and vulnerable populations.

The organisation is Tanzania’s largest local provider of disability and rehabilitation services and works to prevent lifelong disabilities wherever possible.

CCBRT is also actively involved in maternal and newborn healthcare, including obstetric fistula repair services.

Its Maternity and Newborn Wing serves as a referral centre for high-risk and emergency deliveries in Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain will provide strategic leadership and direction to CCBRT’s procurement and supply chain functions.

The position will ensure effective purchasing of goods and services while strengthening procurement systems, warehouse operations, inventory management, internal controls, and supply chain performance.

The post holder will identify opportunities for improvement, particularly those that enable procurement activities to be completed more efficiently without compromising transparency, accountability, or procedural rigour.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Procurement & Supply Chain will be responsible for:

• Reviewing existing procurement arrangements and recommending improvements where necessary.

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring procurement and supply chain policies and procedures.

• Establishing and maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Monitoring procurement and supply chain performance and implementing corrective actions where required.

• Introducing new policies, procedures, and operational practices to improve efficiency and accountability.

• Training staff and strengthening organisational capacity in procurement and supply chain management.

• Introducing and maintaining industry best practices and professional standards.

• Driving value for money across procurement and supply chain activities.

• Improving operational efficiency and effectiveness across procurement, warehouse, and inventory functions.

• Supporting the effective planning and execution of major procurement activities.

• Ensuring optimal stock availability and effective inventory control.

• Strengthening warehouse management and operational processes.

• Overseeing the safe, efficient, and accountable storage and distribution of goods.

• Developing and monitoring strong internal controls across procurement and supply chain operations.

• Strengthening procurement, warehousing, and supply chain performance.

• Ensuring compliance with CCBRT policies, donor requirements, and relevant professional standards.

• Promoting transparency, integrity, accountability, and ethical procurement practices.

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• Identifying opportunities to streamline procurement processes without compromising quality or control.

• Supporting effective contract and risk management.

• Working with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure efficient procurement and supply chain operations.

Leadership and Organisational Values

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and promote CCBRT’s values by fostering a culture of:

• Integrity.

• Collaboration.

• Innovation.

• Accountability.

• Excellence.

The post holder will also be expected to lead by example and promote ethical, transparent, and professional procurement practices throughout the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement.

• Current registration with the Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board (PSPTB).

• Authorisation as a Supplies Officer or Stock Verifier.

• At least eight (8) years of professional experience in the procurement sector.

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• Significant experience in a procurement leadership position.

• Experience within the healthcare or NGO sector will be considered an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Collaborative leadership and management skills.

• Strong business acumen.

• Proven experience in contract management.

• Strong risk-management capability.

• Excellent information technology skills.

• Ability to use enterprise systems such as SAP.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Fluency in both English and Kiswahili.

• Strong organisational and decision-making capabilities.

• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Two professional references.

• A cover letter of no more than one page explaining:

  • Why you believe you are the right candidate for the position.

  • Why you specifically want to work for CCBRT.

Qualified Tanzanian candidates, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Applications should be submitted via email to:

recruitment@ccbrt.org

Applicants must clearly indicate the following Job Reference Number in their application:

Job Reference: 2026-33

The recruitment process will involve several stages of selection.

Application Deadline

30 September 2026

Important Recruitment Notice

CCBRT does not request or accept payment from applicants at any stage of its recruitment process.

Applicants should disregard any request for money relating to this vacancy.