Sourcing Officer - Malawi

Job Category: Sourcing, Procurement, Purchase

Job type: Full Time

Job Level: Officer

Job Location: Malawi (Frequent travel within Malawi)

TEAM AND ROLE OVERVIEW

  • The Sourcing Officer is being recruited, in a full-time position, to be a part of aQysta Malawi’s team.

  • The Sourcing Officer will work to onboard farmers, farmer’s club and farmer cooperatives in its supply chain as suppliers, to be connected to domestic and export market.

JOB PROFILE

  • Do you have a good network of farmer groups and knowledge on crop pocket areas of Malawi?

  • Are you looking for creating a meaningful impact in supporting farmers' growth and success?

  • Are you logistical strong and aware of latest market trends?

If the answers to above questions are yes, then this could be the perfect position for you where you can apply your professional passion to lead in the job role of Sourcing Officer. As such, the Sourcing Officer will be at the heart of aQysta’s mission of empowering small holder farmers an uplifting their livelihood.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identifying, evaluating, and selecting farmers/farmers’ cluster based on quality, cost, reliability, and delivery.

  • Negotiating the prices and purchase terms with the farmers to create a win-win situation for farmers as well as aQysta.

  • Coordinating with internal departments to understand the sourcing requirements.

  • Assisting in the quality check of the crops to be procured and taking necessary actions in terms of coordination between farmers and quality control officer

  • Managing A-Z of procurement processes and documentation, including collection and transportation of the goods.

  • Ensuring smooth supply of agricultural products/crops from farmers to meet the market demand generated by Agri-Sales and Marketing team.

  • Supporting the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS  

  • Minimum of 3 years professional experience in working closely with farmers/farmers groups/ cooperatives in the field of procurement of harvest.

  • Having practical experience in relationship management and building functional alliance with local farmers/groups.

  • Having a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture/Agronomy, BBS/ BBA with strong work experience will be a plus.

  • Able to plan work, structured way of working and capable of organizing the farmer’s team and oneself.

  • Excellent communication skills to communicate with diverse stakeholders ranging from farmers, government officials, business partners and international colleagues.

  • Commendable negotiation skills.

  • Sharp, self-driven and proactive in work-approach

  • Trustworthy and honest is a plus and in most case, will be rewarded.

  • Willingness to travel within Malawi to build relationships with the local farmer communities

What We Offer

At aQysta, you are welcome to join a diverse international team of driven, ambitious, young professionals who proudly own the company’s purpose – ‘to enable smallholder farmers to sustain themselves and their families with just farming.’

aQysta provides an open-minded and safe working environment that encourages innovative thinking, ownership, and taking on responsibilities. aQysta provides ample room and tools for you to unleash your creativity and skills to excel in the work you do.

As a company, aQysta adopts the global best practices and believes in taking an active role in its employee’s growth, by providing them with challenges, freedom and support required such that they hone their skills, develop confidence and shine as stellar professionals.

How to apply

Applications are accepted only via email.

To apply, please send your updated resume and cover letter to careers@aqysta.com

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