Agro-commodities Sourcing Officer at Traders of Africa (TOFA)

Traders of Africa is an ecommerce marketplace focused on driving intra-African trade as well as trade between Africa and the world through technology.  We deal in various Agro- commodities and other products such as grains, pulses, seeds, nuts, spices, fruits and much more. Our field of operation is global, with our head office base in Nigeria. With an emphasis on service and quality, we stimulate our employees to learn and develop themselves and offer them every opportunity to do so.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agro-commodities Sourcing Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type : Full-time 

Responsibilities

• Source for bulk Buyers of different Agro-commodities.
• Source for bulk Suppliers of the different Agro-commodities. 
• Promote the company’s products / services. 
• Source and procure approved items at lowest prices without compromising on quality 
• Develop a complete preferred supplier and alternate list based on approved criteria as set by management.
• Provide monthly report and analysis of internal and external spend on purchases. 
• Obtaining quotes from different suppliers and negotiate [price, quantity, and delivery schedules] with them to determine Company preferable contract terms or get better prices. 
• Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns. 
• Manage and develop relationships with suppliers and clients, to ensure the quality of the goods and delivery, as well as the terms of the contract are met. 
• Maintain and update the supplier database and find alternative suppliers if the existing ones are unable to meet their obligations. 
• Coordinate and carry out regular market surveys to ensure that items are procured at competitive prices and are in line with required specification and quality.
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities 
• Prepare reports and updates as when required. 
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery. 
• Review quality of purchased products. 
• Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases. 
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices 
• Work within budget constraints. 
• Work with field officers in procuring the products on field; paying attention to specification given by the buyers.

Requirements

• Must have experience in International trade of Agro-Commodities
• Sourcring for international buyers
• Must be conversant with Agro-commodities export processes
• This role requires candidates with integrity, passion and with an open mind.
• This candidate must have a long term goal mindset, ability to work hard in a startup organisation, willing to grow, pay attention to details, Must be committed, must be straightforward, truthful and organised.
• This candidate’s dealings must be transparent, he/she must communicate effectively in person, on whatsapp and email.
• He/She must be a problem solver and solution provider. 
• He/She must be able to think on their feet. -Every accepted candidate must be ready to work! 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candiates should:
Click here to apply online