Procurement Assistant Officer (Makurdi) at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Job Description

• The Procurement Assistant officer is expected to lead the procurement effort at the Farmer-facing Local Buying Agent and Farm Gate tiers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Liaises with the key suppliers to determine the adequacy of available resources.
• To provide direction and inspirational leadership for the team, security & labour as a part of his responsibilities
• Discharge stock within 24 hours of arrival at WH, and get reports ready within 24 hours of discharge.
• Manages the interface between the company and Key Suppliers to deepen relationships and resolution of supplier conflicts timely.
• Provides regular and accurate information on crop flow and farm activity, competitors' activity, and data on the volume of commodities traded in specified zones.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of key suppliers through Daily Feedback and Weekly Reports
• Should know the Buying Agents for various Commodities in Nigeria mainly Rice, Soybean, and Sesame
• All agreed Reports must be updated on a daily basis.
• Should be tested towards the Procurement Knowledge for Key Growing Areas, Key Buying Processes, and the Value Drivers.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of an OND in any field
• Minimum of 5 years working experience as a Procurement Officer of Agricultural produce, raw materials, and finished food products.
• Age: 28 - 38 years old.
• Competencies Required
• Proactive self-starter
• Integrity & independent mind, and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with all levels of the team with minimal and reasonable conflicts.
• Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively.