Strategic Sourcing Manager- Agricultural Commodities at Africa Improved Foods Rwanda: (Deadline 19 October 2021)
Our Client, Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd (AIF) is a manufacturer of highly nutritious quality fortified foods, intended to address malnutrition among vulnerable population segments such as pregnant and breast-feeding mothers, older infants, and young children especially in the first 1,000 days of their life. To this end, they plan to avail on a commercial scale nutritional product for lifestyle consumer groups in Rwanda, East African Region, and the whole of Africa.
In as much as they are a commercial, for-profit organization, they also strive to have maximum social, economic and environmental impact possible on the communities in which they operate. The model is to source raw materials from local small-holder farmers, employee, develop and deploy local talent in the creation and growth of our fortified foods business.
Our Client is looking for self-motivated, qualified individuals with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to join their team on the position of Strategic Sourcing Manager- Agricultural Commodities
Business Group/Unit: Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Head of Purchasing
Direct reports: S/he might have functional or direct responsibilities for regional and local buyers
Purpose of the job
Accountable for the development and implementation of purchasing strategies for maize, soybean and other agricultural commodities.
To ensure that the products are purchased in the most value-added manner.
Support the purchasing process and the Purchasing Department to manage the supply chain effectively and efficiently.
Specific Duties:
Sourcing strategy and Purchasing Process
Provide input (business requirements, market knowledge, etc.) and coordinate development of a harmonized sourcing strategy for maize and soybean.
Develop a strong understanding of the market and monitor competitive factors and risks. Understand the potential supply base and track the market and price trends.
Develop total cost of ownership models and scenarios across the end-to-end category value chain.
Establish category long, mid, short-term priorities based on benefits opportunities vs business needs.
Lead or actively participate in specific projects related to the category specificities
Use spend analysis to monitor spend and develop relevant insights to support sourcing strategies and sourcing decisions.
Apply the Structured Strategic Sourcing Processes. Lead the development and implementation of the purchasing strategy for specified products.
Own price budgeting and forecasting for products/categories in charge supporting financial planning.
Lead development of negotiation strategy and execute negotiation strategy in a timely and effective manner
Establish supplier development, diversification, and relationship management strategies.
Implement and support execution of master contracts and supply agreements.
In relation with other buyers, lead end-to-end supplier management: qualification, performance management, development, etc.
Lead supplier diversity initiatives.
Lead, support and coordinate cross-functional teams engaged into sourcing activities and projects.
Communicate purchasing knowledge, strategies, and goals to increase purchasing expertise.
Establish performance management for categories and or product.
Track category performance metrics: financial and non-financial.
If required implement business-specific purchasing (sourcing and procurement) procedures with respect to specific business needs and priorities.
Build achievable and compelling risk management framework and business continuity plans.
Manage “Supply Crisis”: work with relevant functions to ensure fast resolutions and continuity of supply.
Capture lessons learnt from crisis and translate into opportunities for improvement.
Relationship
Own suppliers and external partners’ relationships for specified category/products.
Optimize supplier relationship for key business suppliers to develop trust based connections.
Be actively engaged into networking activities to leverage category knowledge and opportunities for AIF: peers, professional associations, NGO’s, Government and local authorities, suppliers, etc.
Management
Manage and develop the local / field purchasing team and continuously improve its ways of working.
Plan category review timing, drawing up timelines and agree milestone objectives for each category/product.
Act as a change agent in leading implementation of purchasing initiatives
Build appropriate business plan to address and prioritize the purchasing needs and opportunities
Manage (solid or dotted line) team of buyers (regional or global)
Metrics
Delivers on raw materials budget incl. savings
Cash: DPO, Inventory
Service delivery – product availability at the right specifications
Knowledge and educational level
Educational level
University or similar degree preferably in food, chemistry, or purchasing
Knowledge:
Expertise in local, regional, and global soft commodity and packaging markets: supplier base, market drivers, sourcing strategies and techniques
Purchasing know-how and mastering the 7-Step Sourcing Process (supplier industry analysis, development of TCO-models, procurement strategies, supplier selection, fact-based negotiations etc.)
Deep knowledge of the specific supplier industry
Knowledge in negotiation strategies and tactics
Fluent in English. Proficiency in Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, and/or French is a plus
Basic knowledge of local legal positions for international contracts
Technical skills in computing and using standard software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Internet)
Deep knowledge in excel basics and advanced functionalities
Presentation skills to stakeholders, clients, and senior leadership
Required level of experiences
5 years’ experience in purchasing
Good knowledge of the agricultural and food business is a strong plus
Overview of supply chain management
Competences
Strong communication skills with suppliers and internal customers
Proven client focus (internal customers)
Ability to drive strong networking with suppliers
Project management
Capability for technical leading
Ability to understand and analyze sets of data, “from Data to Insights”
Strong innovation focused and open for unconventional business ideas
Ability to lead Cross-Functional Teams
Act as a leader and be able to develop team members’ skills
Global and multicultural focus
Integrated knowledge of business administration principles
Pro-active in process-efficiency-initiatives Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd behaviors are important for this job: act responsibly, drive for results, engage people, improve, innovate and change.
Application Process
Interested and qualifying candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) via the link below not later than the 19th October 2021.
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