Branch Manager at Olam Agri

Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.

Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Branch Manager

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Spearheading volume procurement operations: 

• Managed significant volumes of purchases annually, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition.

Full-cycle expertise: 

• Handling complete purchase process from sourcing to logistics, including managing suppliers across the Nigeria region.

Stakeholder engagement: 

• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders including government officials, buyers, and cooperatives.

Market analysis and planning: 

• Mapping regional potential and market trends to inform strategic buying decisions.

Performance-driven: 

• Consistently delivering on key performance indicators (KPIs) for volume, gross cost per metric ton (GC/MT), and profit before tax (PBT).

Strategic sourcing: 

• Developing and executing buying strategies aligned with factory and export needs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and market competitiveness.

Quality assurance: 

• Implementing innovative practices to acquire the highest quality raw materials at competitive prices.

In-depth knowledge: 

• Developing a deep understanding of product grades, blends, and regional dynamics.

Operational excellence: 

• Optimizing supply chain efficiencies to become the industry's "sharpest buyer," while maintaining high-level operational efficiency and reliability

Requirements

• Management Graduate from one of the premier institutes with 2-3 years of handling procurement/ supply chain & operations in the Agribusiness industry / Commodity industry, developing and managing an efficient procurement network as per distribution strategy.
• Strong communication and leadership qualities 
• Proven track record of success in managing high-volume and complex procurement operations.
• Strong understanding of international trade regulations and market dynamics.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
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