Sourcing Manager - Farm at Kyosk Digital Services Limited

Kyosk Digital Services Limited is a tech-led platform that connects informal retailers who retail in kiosks and other similar retail outlets directly to fast-moving consumer goods companies (FMCGs) by communicating demand from retail outlets directly to FMCGs and their distributors and managing the delivery of the goods to the kiosks.

Our digital ordering and delivery platform – Kyosk – ensures that these retail outlets get access to stock at competitive prices and have them delivered directly to them. FMCGs find the traditional distribution chain to be inadequate as well, making it expensive for them to serve kiosk-type retail outlets, leading to high incidences of product stock-outs and lost sales opportunities. By providing FMCGs with good data visibility, we solve this major problem of theirs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sourcing Manager - Farm

Location: Kano
Job Type: Full-time

Role Brief

• We are seeking an analytical and results-oriented Sourcing Manager-Farm to join our team.
• You will be responsible for optimizing our agricultural product procurement, building strong relationships with farmers, and ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of crops.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement a sourcing strategy to secure high-quality crops at competitive prices. This includes identifying new farmer partnerships, analyzing market trends, and negotiating contracts.
• Farmer Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with farmers, understand their needs and challenges, and work collaboratively to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Operational Excellence: Streamline our farm-to-table procurement process, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and on-time delivery. Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to manage inventory levels based on production needs and seasonal variations.
• Quality Control: Implement procedures to ensure consistent product quality throughout the supply chain. Conduct regular farm inspections and partner with farmers to improve agricultural practices.
• Cost Management: Negotiate favorable pricing with farmers and explore cost-saving opportunities across the procurement process.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data to identify trends, optimize sourcing strategies, and measure the performance of our procurement activities. Prepare reports for stakeholders to keep them informed.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant agricultural regulations and company policies.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (an MBA is a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in agricultural procurement or a related field.
• Proven experience in building and managing relationships with farmers.
• Strong understanding of agricultural production practices and market trends.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel is a must).
• Experience with agricultural technology a plus.
• A passion for agriculture and a commitment to sustainable practices.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.