• Application Deadline: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Lead


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Kwara


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Description

• The Procurement Lead is expected to lead the procurement effort at the Farmer-facing Local Buying Agent and Farm Gate tiers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Liaises with the key suppliers to determine the adequacy of available resources.


• To provide direction and inspirational leadership for the team, security & labour as a part of his responsibilities.


• Discharge stock within 24 hours of arrival at warehouse and gets reports ready within 24hours of discharge.


• Manages the interface between the company and Key Suppliers to deepen relationship and resolution of supplier conflicts timely


• Provides regular and accurate information on crop flow & Farm activity, competitors' activity, and data on volume of commodity traded in specified zones


• Directs and coordinates the activities of key suppliers through Daily Feedback and Weekly Reports


• Coordination of and reporting on Out-grow activities of major commodities within their growing areas


• Talent in negotiations and networking


• Experience in collecting and analysing data. Strong leadership capabilities


• Vast knowledge of Commodities such as Paddy, Soyabean etc


• Should know the Buying Agents for various Commodities in Nigeria mainly Paddy, Soyabean, Maize and Sesame


• All agreed Reports must be updated on daily basis


• Accurate and precise attention to detail.


• Should be tested towards the Procurement Knowledge for Key Growing Areas, Key Buying Processes, and the Value Drivers


• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels

Requirements

• Minimum of a BSc in any field


• Minimum of 5 years working experience as a Procurement Officer of Agricultural produce such as soya bean, Paddy both raw materials, and finished food products


• Age: 27 – 40 years

Competencies Required:

• Proactive self-starter


• Integrity & independent mind, and able to work under pressure


• Ability to work with all levels of the team with minimal and reasonable conflicts


• Highly organized and ability to multi-task effectively


• Confidence & positive carriage