Basic Purpose:
To procure high quality raw product, recruit and train suppliers in the region and generally manage the region efficiently and effectively in terms of product collection and delivery to the collection centres.
Key Responsibilities
To procure high quality raw product, recruit and train suppliers in the region and generally manage the region efficiently and effectively in terms of product collection and delivery to the collection centres.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise
Field Officers and entire staff working in the region in procurement of
raw product.
- Regulate
raw product procurement to the levels required by the Company in allocated
region.
- Handle
supplier complaints within the region.
- Ensure
that product procured meets the quality standards of the company.
- Ensure
continuous update on new developments within the industry with particular
regard to quality and product management.
- Organise
and participate in Company field days and any other forums, so as to
disseminate information to suppliers.
- Pay
particular attention to the economics of product procurement in all areas
allocated.
- Ensure
that this is within set cost at all times.
- Oversee
and ensure smooth operations within the allocated areas
- Ensure
control of expenditure in the region
- Oversee
staff management and discipline
- Submit
daily, weekly and monthly reports and explain any variances.
Education and Experience
The ideal candidate should:
The ideal candidate should:
- Be
a Degree holder in Food Science and Technology or Agriculture or related
field.
- Be
in possession of a Diploma in Agriculture
- Have
5- 8 years experience in a similar role
- Have
good management skills
- Possess
good knowledge and understanding of Dairy Technology
- Be
skilled in Quality Management Systems
- Be
a good communicator, and have analytical and problem solving skills
- Have
tact, with ability to handle suppliers
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Friday 30th September 2011.
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