Commodity Sourcing Manager - Agro Commodities at Tradevu Lagos

Tradevu Lagos connects suppliers, buyers, vendors, and banks on a single digital platform. With Tradevu, businesses can orchestrate each node of their supply chain seamlessly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commodity Sourcing Manager - Agro Commodities

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Category Manager is responsible for overseeing the acquisition of Agro Commodities for our client.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, a deep network of agro-commodity suppliers, and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for acquiring agro commodities.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish long-term partnerships.
• Monitor market trends and technological advancements to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand supply needs and specifications.
• Conduct cost analyses and manage budgets for category focus.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities and supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise sourcing processes and reduce costs.
• To work proactively to improve the sourcing process leading to the integration between different activities across our customers supply chain (purchasing, quality, logistics, suppliers, warehouse, procurement).
• Resolving payment issues to suppliers.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for procurement operations in accordance with best industry practices. Examples include: PR-to PO aging reports, vendor scorecards, lead-time maintenance, on-time delivery metrics, freight cost measures, PPV analysis and purchased inventory targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on equipment and automated machines.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience with automated procurement systems and software.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse market trends and make data-driven decisions.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2025.