Position Summary
Veggie World is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Sourcing Officer tjoin our team. This is a hybrid role offering a flexible work arrangement, combining remote work with on-site farm visits and meetings as required. This role requires an energetic individual with excellent communication, problem solving and negotiation skills with the ability tbuild strong relationships with farmers and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will focus on building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with open field farmers and greenhouse producers tensure a steady supply of fresh vegetables for the company.
The ideal candidate will have the requisite skills tseamlessly coordinate key activities including sourcing, aggregation and logistics.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing and Procurement: Source high-quality fresh vegetables from local farmers, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Farmer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, negotiating prices, and ensuring a consistent supply of fresh vegetables.
Quality Control: Conduct regular quality checks on sourced vegetables tensure they meet company standards.
Supply Chain Management: Collaborate with the logistics team tensure timely and efficient delivery of sourced vegetables.
Market Research: Conduct market research tidentify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the fresh vegetable market.
Reporting and Analytics: Provide regular reports and analytics on sourcing activities, including farmer performance, quality control, and supply chain efficiency.
Key Personal Traits for Success
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Goal-oriented with a proven ability tmeet and exceed targets.
Self-motivated, proactive, and energetic.
Problem solver with an impossible is not an option attitude.
Resilient, adaptable, and able tthrive in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture related field, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in the agricultural or food industry.
Previous experience in fresh vegetable sourcing and aggregation will be an added advantage
Skills:
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability tbuild and maintain relationships with farmers and other stakeholders
Knowledge of quality control and assurance processes
Familiarity with supply chain management software and tools
Key Personal Traits for Success:
Strong work ethic and attention tdetail
Ability twork under pressure and meet deadlines
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Problem solver with “a can do” attitude
If you’re a sourcing professional, looking to explore new opportunities, and eager to be part of an amazing team, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and cover letter to info@veggieworld.africa
Apply via :
info@veggieworld.afri
