Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager Harare, Zimbabwe | Full-time Terrace Africa is a growing property development company with an expanding project portfolio across the region. We are creating a new leadership role to own and drive procurement across all of our projects, and we are looking for a commercially astute, process-driven Procurement Manager to build the function from the ground up. Reporting to the Senior Development Manager (with secondary reporting to the CEO), you will lead the Procurement Administrator and work closely with development managers, quantity surveyors, architects, interior designers and finance to ensure every purchase is well-planned, properly governed and aligned to design intent, programme and budget. WHAT YOU WILL DO • Develop and implement a procurement strategy across all active projects, balancing cost, quality and programme. • Establish standard procurement processes, approval workflows, quote review thresholds and a preferred supplier list. • Lead supplier negotiations on price, payment terms, lead times and warranties, and manage supplier performance. • Source materials, furniture, fittings and equipment directly from manufacturers, with a primary focus on China-based supply chains, including factory visits and quality inspections. • Oversee freight, shipping and the full import process with clearing agents, including permits, customs clearance and duty-reduction strategies. • Engage with government authorities (including OPC, ZIDA and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce) on procurement-related approvals and incentives. • Track procurement budgets with quantity surveyors and reconcile spend against project budgets using Orbfusion. • Manage storage and inventory, including attic stock, across all project sites and storage locations. • Produce monthly procurement reports on spend, savings, pipeline, risks and programme alignment. • Manage, develop and review the performance of the Procurement Administrator. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior procurement, supply chain or related role. • Demonstrated experience in international sourcing, import logistics and freight coordination, particularly from China. • Familiarity with Zimbabwean import regulations, duties, permits and government liaison processes. • Relevant tertiary qualification in supply chain, commerce, business or a related field (preferred). • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and procurement or project management software. • Property development, construction or project-based experience (preferred). • Clearing and forwarding, logistics or customs compliance background; Orbfusion or similar cost management system experience (advantageous). THE PERSON Commercial and cost-conscious, well-organised, and a strong communicator who builds relationships with suppliers, officials and internal teams. You are a self-starter who is ethical and transparent, resilient in a fastmoving environment, practical and solutions-oriented, and comfortable navigating Zimbabwean government and business settings. TO APPLY Send your CV and a short cover letter to careers@terraceafrica.com with the subject line "Procurement Manager". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Duties and responsibilities • Develop and implement a procurement strategy across all active projects, balancing cost, quality and programme. • Establish standard procurement processes, approval workflows, quote review thresholds and a preferred supplier list. • Lead supplier negotiations on price, payment terms, lead times and warranties, and manage supplier performance. • Source materials, furniture, fittings and equipment directly from manufacturers, with a primary focus on China-based supply chains, including factory visits and quality inspections. • Oversee freight, shipping and the full import process with clearing agents, including permits, customs clearance and duty-reduction strategies. • Engage with government authorities (including OPC, ZIDA and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce) on procurement-related approvals and incentives. • Track procurement budgets with quantity surveyors and reconcile spend against project budgets using Orbfusion. • Manage storage and inventory, including attic stock, across all project sites and storage locations. • Produce monthly procurement reports on spend, savings, pipeline, risks and programme alignment. • Manage, develop and review the performance of the Procurement Administrator. How to apply Send your CV and a short cover letter to careers@terraceafrica.com with the subject line "Procurement Manager". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.