Field Officer -Ogun Zone at Sunbeth Global Concepts (SGC)

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
9 hours ago

Additional Details

Job ID
132613
Job Views
23

Job Description






The Field Officer – Commodity Procurement is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring high-quality cocoa beans and cashew nuts from licensed buying agents and farmers. This role plays a critical part in achieving procurement targets, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring timely delivery within assigned territories. The position requires strong relationship management, field operations oversight, and a deep understanding of local commodity markets.



Job Details



Procurement Execution:




  • Source, negotiate, and procure quality cocoa and cashew from licensed buying agents, cooperatives, and local aggregators in line with procurement targets.



Target Achievement:




  • Ensure timely attainment of volume, quality, and cost targets in line with procurement plans and schedules.



Supplier Relationship Management:




  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders to guarantee a consistent and reliable supply of commodities.



Market Intelligence:




  • Monitor local market trends, pricing, supply dynamics, and competitor activity to inform sourcing strategy and negotiation approach.



Quality Assurance:




  • Ensure that procured commodities meet defined quality specifications through proper grading, inspection, and sampling processes.



Documentation & Reporting:




  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, supplier data, and transaction reports. Ensure timely and transparent reporting of all procurement activities.



Compliance & Ethics:




  • Adhere to the organization’s procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and community engagement protocols. Promote fair trade and sustainability practices.



Field Coordination:




  • Coordinate field visits, supplier meetings, and logistics to facilitate efficient sourcing and delivery operations.



Requirements




  • Minimum of OND/HND/Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.

  • 2+ years of experience in commodity sourcing, preferably cocoa and/or cashew.

  • Strong knowledge of local procurement networks and licensed buying agents.

  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Proven ability to meet targets and work under pressure in rural and semi-urban environments.

  • Basic understanding of commodity quality standards and grading processes.

  • Proficiency in documentation and report writing.

  • Fluency in English and relevant local languages is an advantage.

  • Willingness to travel frequently and work in field locations.



Key Competences:




  • Market and supplier knowledge

  • Integrity and ethical conduct

  • Result orientation

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Relationship management

  • Field operations coordination

  • Attention to detail



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