Job Description

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.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.

Key Responsibilities:
Report to the Procurement Manager:

• 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.

Sharon Nurock Recruitment