Job Description
As an experienced professional you shall lead sourcing strategies, farmer engagement, and certification efforts, focusing on direct farmer sourcing and expanding to new areas through Extensions officers and Village Buying Agents in the region. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role has two direct reports- Sourcing Manager and the Assistant Sourcing Manager
Key Responsibilities
Achieve sourcing targets for organic and conventional produce.
Implement innovative, cost-effective international sourcing strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, Village Buying Agents, and brokers.
Manage the sourcing process within budget and policies.
Coordinate strategies between sourcing and certification.
Support the ICS department to maintain certifications, particularly Organic.
Strategic Sourcing:
Understand market dynamics, monitor competitive factors, and track trends
Refine pricing models and develop comprehensive sourcing plans
Implement inclusive sourcing initiatives
Manage farmer engagement, including price negotiations and quality oversight
Farmer Engagement:
Develop and manage farmer groups, coordinate collections, and handle sourcing concerns
Optimize logistics and sourcing structure
Assess feasibility of village buying agents
Budget Management:
Monitor spend, derive insights for sourcing strategies, and oversee the sourcing budget
New Sourcing Initiatives:
Plan and execute new sourcing and expansion initiatives
Ensure quality, budget adherence, and effective stakeholder communication
Crisis Management:
Ensure fast resolutions and continuity of supply during crises
Network to leverage sourcing knowledge and opportunities.
Team Management:
The Manager is expected to provide constant leadership, counseling, advice, and feedback to their peers.
They must provide an environment of openness and trust, with constant feedback and performance coaching
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics
5 years of relevant work experience
Excellent sourcing and procurement techniques
Strong understanding of farming practices and equipment
Analytical thinking, decision-making, and negotiation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Exceptional organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Excellent engagement skills.
Great delegation skills.
Behavioural Competencies
Team working
Following procedures
Upholding standards
Meeting timescales
Thinking positively
Taking Action
Functional Skills
Analysing information
Adapting practical approaches
Making decisions
Articulate information
Checking things
Keen to details
Excellent analytical skills
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