Agribusiness Manager at Alan & Grant

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