Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Terrapalm Limited

TerraPalm Ltd is a vertically integrated palm oil production and processing company committed to sustainable agriculture, efficient farm-to-mill operations, and inclusive development. We partner with smallholder farmers and community suppliers while continuously improving the productivity and environmental performance of our plantations and milling operations. As we expand, we are seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing, logistics, and supply systems across the value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Location: Okigwe, Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• The Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will oversee end-to-end supply chain planning, vendor management, logistics, and procurement for all operational needs—ranging from farm inputs and mill consumables to machinery and services.
• A major responsibility will be the planning, coordination, and prioritization of Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) procurement, ensuring reliable supply from both company estates and smallholder partners.
• This role is suited to an early- to mid-career professional with proven experience in agriculture, industrial processing, supply chain management, or FMCG operations in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies supporting timely and cost-effective sourcing across farming and milling operations.
• Lead and coordinate Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) sourcing from plantation blocks, local suppliers, out-growers, and smallholder farmers.
• Establish reliable procurement schedules to ensure continuous and cost-efficient milling operations.
• Build strong relationships with smallholder farmers, farmer groups, and local supply networks to strengthen community participation and supply reliability.
• Support smallholder onboarding, price communication, quality expectations, supply contracts, delivery planning, and payment coordination.
• Manage competitive supplier evaluations, price negotiations, framework contracts, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee purchasing of fertilizers, chemicals, field tools, engineering spares, packaging materials, PPE, and utilities.
• Work closely with farm and mill teams to forecast material and FFB needs and align supply plans with production targets.
• Oversee logistics planning for inbound materials, stock transfers, and local transportation of FFB and mill-bound goods.
• Implement transparent and efficient inventory management systems to eliminate shortages, waste, and excess stock.
• Track procurement KPIs such as supplier reliability, cost efficiency, stock rotation, and delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and dashboards for management visibility.
• Ensure procurement aligns with company ESG policies, local regulations, and best supply chain practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• 3 – 8 years of procurement, logistics, or supply chain experience—preferably in agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, or FMCG sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier networks, rural sourcing, or agricultural buying operations (palm oil or similar crops is an advantage).
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Familiarity with vendor performance evaluation and structured sourcing processes.
• Experience with ERP or digital supply chain systems (preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong numeracy and analytical capabilities.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to engage rural farming communities and local suppliers productively and respectfully.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Capability to work in fast-moving, operationally intensive environments.
• Process-driven mindset with strong attention to detail and continuous improvement habits.
• Integrity, transparency, and commitment to ethical procurement practices.
• Willingness to travel regularly to farm estates, mill sites, and supplier locations.

What We Offer

• Salary: N150,000 - N200,000 / month
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and rural economic development.
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding agribusiness platform in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@terrapalm.com.ng using "Procurement & Supply Chain Manager – TerraPalm Limited" as the subject of the email.