Procurement Specialist

SUMMARY:
Our client, a large manufacturing company, seeks your procurement skills to implement procurement plans, maintain strong farmer relationships and execute hedging activities, to ensure consistent supply and cost management. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in agricultural commodity procurement.
• Understanding of commodity hedging fundamentals.
• Proven ability to build and maintain farmer relationships.
• Good analytical and communication skills.

• Direct Sourcing Implementation:
  • Execute established direct-from-farm sourcing plans
  • Co-ordinate direct-from-farm deliveries
  • Develop and implement farmer engagement programs to increase direct supply base
  • Implement pricing models within approved parameters
  • Maintain seasonal procurement schedules
  • Monitor and report on procurement performance.
• Supply Chain Co-ordination:
  • Balance direct-from-farm purchases with trader supply
  • Co-ordinate direct-from-farm collections
  • Monitor inventory levels
  • Report supply chain issues to management.
• Risk Management & Hedging:
  • Execute hedging activities within parameters defined by the Hedging Committee.
  • Monitor futures markets and report on market conditions.
  • Implement risk management procedures and policies.
  • Maintain hedging documentation.
  • Maintain and report on all hedge positions and transactions.
  • Report on hedge positions and effectiveness.
  • Recommend adjustments to Hedging Committee based on market conditions.
• Relationship Management:
  • Build and develop strong relationships with farming community
  • Organise and lead farmer meetings and educational sessions
  • Maintain regular farmer communication
  • Implement feedback collection
  • Identify opportunities for relationship strengthening.
• Quality Control & Compliance:
  • Follow quality control procedures
  • Maintain documentation including traceability and certification requirements
  • Report quality issues
  • Monitor basic compliance requirements.