Tendering & Price Sourcing Officer

About the Role

We are seeking a sharp, hardworking, and detail-oriented Tendering & Price Sourcing Officer to support the company in identifying tender opportunities, sourcing accurate prices locally and internationally, preparing competitive quotations, and writing complete bidding documents for advertised tenders.

The ideal candidate must understand how to search for prices from various sources including local markets, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, and overseas suppliers, while also being capable of preparing professional tender submissions that comply with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Price Sourcing & Market Research

You will be responsible for collecting accurate and competitive prices from the market before submitting any tender or quotation. Main duties include:

• Visit or contact suppliers in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, and other local markets to obtain current prices
• Source prices from local manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and authorized distributors
• Contact overseas suppliers via email, messaging platforms, global sourcing websites, and direct manufacturer channels
• Request formal quotations, product specifications, brochures, delivery timelines, and payment terms from suppliers
• Compare prices from different suppliers and prepare price analysis reports for management
• Confirm product availability, quality, warranty, brand, origin, packaging, and delivery conditions
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to ensure competitive bids
• Maintain a comprehensive database of reliable local and international suppliers

Tender Document Preparation

You must be able to prepare complete and professional tender submissions that meet all client requirements and compliance standards.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Industry: Consulting, Business Operations, Sales & Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Administration