Agricultural Purchasing Supervisor

Job Overview

We seek a skilled Agricultural Purchasing Supervisor to manage sourcing and procurement of agricultural products, ensuring appropriate quality, quantity, pricing, and timely arrivals.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and manage relationships with farmers, aggregators, traders, and commodity providers.
• Conduct negotiations to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery agreements.
• Stay informed on commodity pricing, market dynamics, supply availability, and seasonal fluctuations.
• Collaborate with Quality Control and Logistics teams to guarantee product quality and punctual delivery.
• Monitor procurement activities, supplier performance, related expenses, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records and reports regarding purchasing operations.
• Recognize and address procurement risks, inconsistencies, and supplier challenges.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree or HND in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Between four to six years experience in agricultural purchasing, commodity sourcing, agribusiness, or commodity trading.
• At least two years experience in supervisory or coordination roles.
• Deep understanding of agricultural commodities and sourcing markets within Nigeria.
• Superior negotiation, analytical, supplier relationship management, and commercial skills.
• Proficient with Excel or Google Sheets; experience with ERP systems like Odoo is a plus.
• Demonstrates integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and capacity to work autonomously.

Application Process

Candidates are invited to send their CVs to the provided email address or reach out via WhatsApp.