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Fertilizer Procurement Associate NGO Job OAF
NGO Jobs. One Acre Fund Jobs
About the Role
Seeking an exceptional Supply Chain professional to lead fertilizer procurement ensuring cost-efficient sourcing and reliable on-time delivery. Drive execution excellence and lead a high-performing team through data-driven decisions and impactful projects
Key Responsibilities
Execute Procurement with Excellence
- Strategy & Delivery: Support the creation and execution of seasonal procurement strategies to deliver +90% OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) delivery, market-competitive costs, and 5% year-on-year cost savings.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure absolute quality control, achieving 0 quality issues reaching the farmer, and maintain an +80% on-time payment rate for suppliers.
- Supply Chain Reliability: Proactively address future supply gaps by evaluating farmer needs against global market trends, supplier capacity, and current inventory levels.
- Process Optimization: Drive lead-time improvements through streamlined delivery and process automation. Regularly improve key operations like the goods receipt process and loading quality control.
- Data & Analytics: Maintain and update accurate landing cost benefit analysis tools to drive data-backed purchasing decisions.
Build Partnerships & Market Liaisons
- Strategic Relationships: Help build and maintain deep partnerships with fertilizer suppliers and industry organizations beyond seasonal procurement needs.
- Country Team Collaboration: Act as a critical business partner for our country operations teams, actively identifying and sharing opportunities to improve our offering to farmers.
- Industry Representation: Serve as a representative for One Acre Fund externally with suppliers and market actors to drive long-term, systematic supply chain improvements.
People Management
- People Management: Manage and mentor a small team, setting clear goals, providing timely feedback and conducting high-quality career coaching and performance reviews.
- Team Growth: Responsible for owning staffing, recruitment and succession planning to build a high-performing procurement unit.
Qualifications
Professional & Technical Competencies:
- Supply Chain Expertise: Solid foundational knowledge of global procurement processes, international shipping, and supply chain operations.
- Data Fluency: A strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Excel for tracking complex goals, budgets, and inventory.
- Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Management & Execution Skills:
- Relationship Builder: Exceptional collaboration and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external global suppliers.
- Project Management: Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Solution-Oriented: An innovative thinker who approaches obstacles with a results-driven mindset and is comfortable making data-driven decisions under medium-risk conditions.
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