SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our Client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to join their team. This role involves providing administrative and logistical support for the procurement of pecan nuts.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 1–3 years of experience in an administrative or financial role.
- A relevant degree will be advantageous.
- Prior experience in pecan nut procurement will be a plus.
Key Skills:
- Strong analytical abilities.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Effective planning and organisational capabilities.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support for the procurement function.
- Act as the liaison between head office administration and the procurement team.
- Coordinate logistics for crates to producers and transportation of products to the processing plant.
- Collaborate with the receiving team to schedule product deliveries from producers.
- Address procurement-related issues during product delivery.
- Represent procurement in daily meetings.
- Draft and update the procurement plan.
- Assist with the registration of new pecan nut producers.
- Manage administrative tasks related to farmer payments, including:
- Drafting purchase contracts.
- Compiling payment lists.
- Distribute procurement data to producers.
Key Stakeholders:
- Producers (suppliers).
- Marketers and team members.
- Procurement officers.
- Processing plant (VPP).
If you have a passion for agriculture and a knack for organisation and logistics, this role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a thriving industry.
Apply now to become a key part of our client’s team!
