Job Title: Agro Sourcing Manager
Hiring Organization: Corporate
Staffing
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: FMCG
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 06/10/2024
Gross Salary: 100-140K,
Our client is an established FMCG company located in Mtwapa,
Mombasa. They are in the business of processing pulp and concentrates/juices,
and water for sale under the reputed brand. They are looking for an experienced
Agro Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for fruits sourcing and ensure
quality and quantity raw fruits for processing to ensure business growth and
sustainability.
The Agro Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of agricultural products for the organization. They collaborate with farmers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to optimize sourcing processes, negotiate contracts, and maintain quality standards while managing costs and mitigating risks
Sourcing
Strategy: Develop and implement sourcing strategies to secure a
sustainable and cost-effective supply of agricultural products, aligning with
organizational goals and market trends.
Supplier
Relationship Management: Build and maintain
relationships with farmers, growers, suppliers, and agricultural cooperatives
to ensure a reliable and diverse supply chain.
Negotiation: Negotiate
contracts, pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve favourable
terms while maintaining quality standards and cost efficiency.
Quality
Assurance: Establish and enforce quality control measures to ensure
that sourced agricultural products meet regulatory requirements and quality
standards.
Risk
Management: Identify and assess potential risks in the supply chain,
such as weather-related disruptions, market fluctuations, and geopolitical
factors, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
Market
Analysis: Monitor market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and
competitor activities to identify opportunities for optimization and
improvement in sourcing processes.
Sustainability
Initiatives: Collaborate with suppliers and farmers to promote
sustainable agricultural practices, environmental stewardship, and social
responsibility within the supply chain.
Logistics
Coordination: Coordinate logistics and transportation arrangements for the
timely delivery of agricultural products, optimizing efficiency and minimizing
costs.
Data
Analysis: Analyse sourcing data, performance metrics, and key
performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of sourcing
strategies and identify areas for improvement.
Cross-functional
Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including
production, quality assurance, finance, and sales teams, to ensure alignment of
sourcing activities with overall business objectives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree in Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Supply Chain
Management, or related field.
Proven
experience in Agro-sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management,
preferably in the agricultural industry.
Minimum
seven (7) years’ experience in fruits
production & sourcing.
Strong
knowledge of agricultural products, markets, and supply chain dynamics.
Excellent
negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with
suppliers and farmers.
Analytical
mindset with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
Ability
to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Effective
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and
persuade stakeholders.
Knowledge
of sustainability practices and regulations in the agricultural industry is a
plus.
Proficiency
in sourcing software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office suite.
Willingness
to travel to supplier locations as needed.
How to
Apply
If you are up to the challenge,
possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only
quoting the job title on the email subject (Agro Sourcing Manager) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke
before 17th June
2024