Role Profile
We want to bring an analytically minded individual to join our team as a Sourcing Specialist. The supply chain and logistics professional will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of farm output. The position will be responsible for identifying farm output sources, working cross-functionally to coordinate harvests & logistics, ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management. This role includes travel across county and country borders.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
Source and engage reliable small-scale producers.
Negotiate with small-scale producers to secure advantageous terms.
Build a cross-border network of producers to secure produce from neighbouring countries.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with small-scale producers from all regions of operations.
Submit purchase orders and organize and confirm delivery of goods and services.
Perform risk assessments on potential sourcing arrangements with small-scale producers
Work cross functionally with the sourcing team including, field agents, to execute market linkage orders, coordinate harvests and logistics
Prepare sourcing reports.
Responsible for 100% targets allocated to you.
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma in agribusiness, supply chain management, agricultural economics, entrepreneurship or similar subject required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
5 years of experience in supply chain operations or a business development officer in agricultural value chains with a solid cross-border network is strongly preferred
Comfortable with mobile & Cloud based applications;
Alignment with core values; Passion, Ownership, Excellence in execution, Trust and Speed;
Ability to take the initiative and work independently;
Process and data-driven – process flows, KPIs and metrics don’t scare you;
Strong knowledge of industry standards;
Fluent in English, Swahili;
Confident and charismatic in your approach to people.
Key competencies
Operational Excellence;
Commercial Acumen;
Problem-Solving Skills;
Persuasion and Influencing Skills;
Creative Thinking;
Negotiation Skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Tech Savvy.
Apply via :
kyosk.hire.trakstar.com
