Sourcing Associate - Kano at Kyosk Digital Services

• Role Profile:
• We are looking to bring on board an ambitious and commercially aware candidate as a Sourcing Associate.
• The individual will be tasked with the management of a specific region.
• This position is responsible for acquiring merchandise in bulk for sale.
• The position works directly with farmers, Suppliers, manufacturers and distributors who are interested in selling their products to the public

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing purchasing strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable small-scale producers.
• Negotiating with small-scale producers to secure advantageous terms.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with small-scale producers from all regions of operations.
• Submitting purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Performing risk assessments on potential sourcing arrangements with small-scale producers
• Work cross-functionally with cross border, agents to analyses market intelligence, execute of market linkage orders, coordinate harvests and logistics
• Preparing sourcing reports.
• Responsible for 100% targets allocated to you
• Coordinate with 3rd party logistics providers last mile & first mile logistics of inputs and outputs in your region

Minimum Qualifications & Desired Skills:

• Diploma in agribusiness, supply chain management, agricultural economics, entrepreneurship or similar subject required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Good familiarity with the region/ward/village
• 4+ years of experience in field operations
• 5 years of experience in supply chain operations or a business development officer in agricultural value chains strongly preferred
• Fluent in English, Swahili
• Strong knowledge of industry standards.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.