Procurement Lead Job at Saro Agro Allied Limited

Saro Agro Allied Limited is a consumer driven sustainable Agric. & Food Biz Company in Multi Seed Oil Crushing, Paddy Processing, Value Added Exports, and marketing of Branded Food products in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Lead
Job Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time


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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Qualifications / Exexperience

  • Minimum of a B.Sc in any field
  • Minimum of 5 years of working experience as a Procurement Officer of Agricultural produce such as soya bean, Paddy both raw materials, and finished food products.
  • Age: 30 - 40 years

Competencies Required:

  • Proactive self-starter
  • Integrity & independent mind, and able to work under pressure
  • Confidence & positive carriage
  • Must have leadership trait
  • Ability to work with all levels of the team with minimal and reasonable conflicts
  • Highly organized and able to multi-task effectively
  • Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
 


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