Closing: May 27, 2024
26 days remainingPublished: Apr 18, 2024 (13 days ago)
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Minimum Qualifications & Desired Skills
- Diploma in Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, Agricultural Economics, Entrepreneurship or similar subject required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Good familiarity with the region/ward/village
- 4+ years of experience in field operations
- 5 years of experience in supply chain operations or a business development officer in agricultural value chains strongly preferred
- Fluent in English, Swahili
- Strong knowledge of industry standards.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications & Desired Skills
- Diploma in Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, Agricultural Economics, Entrepreneurship or similar subject required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Good familiarity with the region/ward/village
- 4+ years of experience in field operations
- 5 years of experience in supply chain operations or a business development officer in agricultural value chains strongly preferred
- Fluent in English, Swahili
- Strong knowledge of industry standards.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Role Profile
- We are looking to bring on board an ambitious and commercially aware candidate as a Sourcing Associate.
- The individual will be tasked with the management of a specific region.
- This position is responsible for acquiring merchandise in bulk for sale.
- The position works directly with farmers, Suppliers, manufacturers and distributors who are interested in selling their products to the public
Key Duties
- Implementing purchasing strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
- Sourcing and engaging reliable small-scale producers.
- Negotiating with small-scale producers to secure advantageous terms.
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with small-scale producers from all regions of operations.
- Submitting purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
- Performing risk assessments on potential sourcing arrangements with small-scale producers
- Work cross-functionally with cross border, agents to analyses market intelligence, execute of market linkage orders, coordinate harvests and logistics
- Preparing sourcing reports.
- Responsible for 100% targets allocated to you
- Coordinate with 3rd party logistics providers last mile & first mile logistics of inputs and outputs in your region
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