Procurement Lead Job at Saro Agro-Allied

Saro Agro-Allied is a leading agricultural commodity exporting company that started in 1996, gaining dominance in Cocoa trading both locally and internationally by 2010. Our operations over time have covered sesame seeds, cashew and cocoa-producing communities in Nigeria.

Through its transformation, the business has expanded from a short-cycle trading business to become a Consumer driven sustainable Agric. & Food business Company with a medium to long-term focus on value creation and capturing for all our stakeholders. We have made investments in Rice & Soybean value chain. While rapidly developing capabilities in the local market, we have initiated Non- GMO Soybean meal export to drive scale and open new market opportunities

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Lead
Job Location: Minna, Niger
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 WH, and get reports ready within 24 hours of discharge.
• 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 Rice, Soybean, and Sesame
• All agreed Reports must be updated on a daily basis.
• Manages the interface between the company and Key Suppliers to deepen relationships and resolution of supplier conflicts timely.
• Provides regular and accurate information on crop flow and farm activity, competitors' activity, and data on the volume of commodities traded in specified zones.
• Should be tested towards the Procurement Knowledge for Key Growing Areas, Key Buying Processes, and the Value Drivers.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of an OND in Any field.
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience as a Procurement Officer of Agricultural produce, raw materials, and finished food products.
• Age: 28 – 38 years old.

Competencies Required:

• Proactive self-starter
• Integrity & independent mind, and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with all levels of the team with minimal and reasonable conflicts.
• Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively.