Alan & Grant - Our client, a leading FMCG / Food / Beverage company is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Agribusiness Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Agribusiness Manager will have end-to-end ownership of cultivation, sourcing, and supply of raw materials, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and quality supply to meet business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning:
- Define raw material sourcing strategy (local vs import).
- Plan acreage, crop mix, and sourcing volumes.
Cultivation & Farmer Network:
- Develop and manage contract farming program.
- Recruit and train farmers and aggregators.
Sourcing & Procurement:
- Lead procurement of raw materials from farmers and traders.
- Develop supplier and aggregator network.
Supply Chain & Operations:
- Organize collection, aggregation, and preprocessing.
- Set up and manage collection centers.
Quality & Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
- Maintain traceability across supply chain.
Stakeholder Management:
- Work with partners, NGOs, and government bodies.
- Coordinate with internal teams (Quality, Supply Chain, Finance).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Supply Chain or related field.
- 8–12 years experience across agribusiness, sourcing/procurement, and supply chain.
- Experience in contract farming/outgrower models and agri commodities sourcing.
- Strong commercial and cost understanding.
- Ability to manage end-to-end supply chain.
- Strong negotiation and sourcing capability.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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