EXECUTIVE CAREER OPPORTUNITY • CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE
About the Opportunity
An opportunity is available for an experienced Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations supporting road construction projects in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
The position requires a senior professional with a strong construction-sector background, particularly in procurement, logistics, budget management, cost control and supply chain performance.
Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership abilities, advanced analytical and reporting skills, and practical experience with ERP systems and digital transformation initiatives.
Position Details
Position: Director of Supply Chain
Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Industry: Construction & Infrastructure Development
Project Focus: Road Construction
Professional Level: Director / Senior Leadership
Minimum Experience: 10 years in construction supply chain management
Application Method: LinkedIn Direct Message to the original recruiter
Role Overview
The Director of Supply Chain will lead the end-to-end supply chain function for road construction projects, applying extensive experience in construction procurement, logistics and financial management.
The position calls for strong commercial judgment, effective team leadership, performance measurement and the ability to support supply chain improvements through ERP systems and digital transformation.
Key Areas of Responsibility
1. End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership
- Lead supply chain operations supporting road construction activities.
- Apply strategic oversight across construction procurement and logistics.
- Provide leadership and direction to supply chain teams.
2. Procurement & Logistics
- Apply substantial procurement and logistics experience within construction environments.
- Support efficient coordination of project supply chain activities.
- Use negotiation and supplier-management capabilities to support project requirements.
3. Financial Management & Cost Control
- Apply effective budget management and cost-control practices.
- Identify opportunities for measurable savings.
- Use commercial analysis to strengthen supply chain performance.
4. Reporting & Performance Management
- Develop management reports and supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Use advanced analytical skills to monitor performance.
- Support management decision-making through reliable reporting.
5. ERP Systems & Digital Transformation
- Apply practical expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Demonstrate hands-on involvement in digital transformation initiatives.
- Support technology-enabled improvements across supply chain operations.
These responsibility areas are organised from the competencies and operational scope stated in the original advertisement. They do not represent an additional employer-issued job description.
Qualifications & Experience
- Academic Qualification: Engineering degree.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years of supply chain experience within the construction industry.
- Project Background: Road construction project experience is preferred.
- Functional Expertise: Strong experience in procurement and logistics.
- Financial Management: Demonstrated ability in budget management, cost control and delivering measurable savings.
- Leadership: Strong leadership, negotiation and team management skills.
- Analytical Capabilities: Expertise in management reporting and KPI development.
- English: Excellent command of the English language.
- Microsoft Office: Strong proficiency, particularly in advanced Microsoft Excel.
- ERP Systems: Proficiency is mandatory.
- Digital Transformation: Hands-on experience in digital transformation initiatives is mandatory.
- International Exposure: Experience working on international projects and with multicultural teams is preferred.
IMPORTANT • MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
ERP Proficiency & Digital Transformation Experience
Applicants must demonstrate both:
- Proficiency in ERP systems.
- Hands-on experience in digital transformation initiatives.
Only applications demonstrating relevant experience and meeting the stated requirements will be considered.
Core Professional Competencies
- Construction supply chain strategy and leadership.
- Procurement and construction logistics.
- Road infrastructure project operations.
- Budget management and cost optimisation.
- Commercial negotiation and team leadership.
- Management reporting and KPI development.
- Advanced Excel and analytical reporting.
- ERP systems and digital transformation.
- Multicultural team collaboration and international project experience.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should share their updated CV via Email.
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Position: Director of Supply Chain
Project Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Candidates should ensure their CV clearly demonstrates construction supply chain leadership, relevant project experience, cost-saving achievements, ERP proficiency and hands-on digital transformation work.
