Commercial Associate - Agro at Elenasy

Elenasy is a goal aimed at building a continuous flow of highly skilled individuals in the technical field. This effort is aimed at attracting, cultivating and developing top talent to ensure a pipeline of competent professionals, driving the growth and success of the organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commercial Associate - Agro

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement Initiatives: Develop and implement strategies for the direct procurement of agro commodities, enhancing our supply chain's resilience and cost efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, aggregators, and other key partners in the agro supply chain, securing access to premium-quality commodities.
• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to understand trends, demand, and competitive pricing, informing strategic decisions.
• Supply Chain Collaboration: Coordinate with logistics and quality assurance teams to ensure the smooth transport of commodities, adhering to quality standards.
• Sustainable Practices: Negotiate with suppliers and clients to establish contracts that emphasize sustainability, ensuring mutually beneficial terms.
• Operational Excellence: Use data analytics to identify supply chain optimizations, streamlining operations for greater efficiency.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all operations comply with local and international regulatory requirements, maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Relevant Experience: 5 - 7 years in the agro commodities sector, with a proven track record of contributing to successful procurement and supply chain management.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Relationship Management: Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the supply chain.
• Market Insight: Deep understanding of market dynamics, with the ability to analyze and leverage market data for strategic advantage.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Effective at working within cross-functional teams, demonstrating leadership and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Adaptability: Agile in responding to market changes and supply chain challenges, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating strategies and results to diverse stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.