Fresh Vacancies at Traders of Africa (TOFA)

Responsibilities

• Source for bulk Buyers of different Agro-commodities.
• Source for bulk Suppliers of the different Agro-commodities. 
• Promote the company’s products / services. 
• Source and procure approved items at lowest prices without compromising on quality 
• Develop a complete preferred supplier and alternate list based on approved criteria as set by management.
• Provide monthly report and analysis of internal and external spend on purchases. 
• Obtaining quotes from different suppliers and negotiate [price, quantity, and delivery schedules] with them to determine Company preferable contract terms or get better prices. 
• Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns. 
• Manage and develop relationships with suppliers and clients, to ensure the quality of the goods and delivery, as well as the terms of the contract are met. 
• Maintain and update the supplier database and find alternative suppliers if the existing ones are unable to meet their obligations. 
• Coordinate and carry out regular market surveys to ensure that items are procured at competitive prices and are in line with required specification and quality.
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities 
• Prepare reports and updates as when required. 
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery. 
• Review quality of purchased products. 
• Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases. 
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices 
• Work within budget constraints. 
• Work with field officers in procuring the products on field; paying attention to specification given by the buyers.

Requirements

• Must have experience in International trade of Agro-Commodities
• Sourcring for international buyers
• Must be conversant with Agro-commodities export processes
• This role requires candidates with integrity, passion and with an open mind.
• This candidate must have a long term goal mindset, ability to work hard in a startup organisation, willing to grow, pay attention to details, Must be committed, must be straightforward, truthful and organised.
• This candidate’s dealings must be transparent, he/she must communicate effectively in person, on whatsapp and email.
• He/She must be a problem solver and solution provider. 
• He/She must be able to think on their feet. -Every accepted candidate must be ready to work! 

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Responsibilities

• Source for bulk buyers of different agro-commodities source for bulk suppliers of different Agro commodities.
• Promote the company’s product / services.
• Develop a complete preferred supplier and alternate list based on approved criteria as set by management.
• Source and procure approves items at lowest prices without compromising on quality.
• Provide monthly report and analysis of internal and external spend on purchases
• Obtaining quotes from different suppliers and negotiate price, quantity, and delivery schedules. With them to determine company preferable contract terms or get better prices.
• Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
• Review quality of purchased products.

Requirements

• Must have minimum of 2 years experience in international trade of agro-commodities.
• Must be conversant with Agro commodities.
• Must be result oriented.
• Must be ready to work.
• Good communication skill.

Salary
Very competitive.