To manage the procurement, trading and contracts administration strategy and process that will ensure the sound administration of contracts. The timeous supply of goods and services and achieving the best value for the company.
To ensure the communication between head office and producer and buyers is sound, give good advice on local and international markets.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant Diploma/ Degree in supply chain/procurement and marketing.
At least 2-3 yrs experience in commercial and project procurement and marketing in an agricultural or corporate environment Exposure to international procurement and marketing terms and conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of Procurement and marketing processes
Basic knowledge of applicable commercial legislation
Knowledge of contract management
Good negotiation skills
Good communicator
Excellent people skills

Competencies

Analytical
Decisive
Conceptual
Customer-centric
Responsive
Calm under pressure

Key responsibilities of this role

Contract Management
Procurement management
Marketing management
Finance inset assist and inset budgets on Lucerne and forages
Marketing of nish mark value added products
Agricultural advice in Alfalfa and forages for both producer and buyer