Procurement Manager (Cashew) at CapitalSage Technology Limited

About the job

Noble-Eagle Industries Limited needs the service of Procurement Manager for sourcing of high-quality cashew from reliable sources and vendors to support business operation. This includes timely and most cost-effective sourcing strategy, vendor strategic management and ensuring quality control standards.

• Planning, developing and executing initiatives & strategies for cashew procurement to meet business goals.
• Tracking of global cashew and Agric commodity price movement and market.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and other important stakeholders.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedule with vendors.
• Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing vendors also ensuring compliance with standards.
• Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and vendor performance targets are met - or exceeded (KPI).
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks.
• Sourcing high quality cashew and collaborate with Quality Assurance team to ensure timely delivery meets expectations.
• Ensure the security and sustainability of sources of essential products and services.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.
• Manage inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock in line with stock holding policy.
• Budgeting, goals setting and reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.)/HND Purchasing and Supply, Agriculture or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement / commodities experience, preferably in the Cashew industry.
• Strong knowledge of cashew markets trends, quality standards and regulatory requirement.
• Good communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Masters in supply chain management and experience with international trade and Logistics will be added advantage.
• Knowledge of local and international; cashew markets will be added advantage.
• Location: Owo, Ondo State or Lagos State.