Overview

Procurement Manager – Agriculture

 

We are recruiting!

 

Our client with agricultural and meat processing activities in the lowveld, is looking for a procurement manager to join their team. He/she would be based in Harare with regular travel to the farm and report directly to the chief finance officer of the operation. The procurement manager will be responsible for overseeing all procurement activities of the farm, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of high-quality supplies, equipment, and services.

 

Key responsibilities of the role:

  • Procurement strategy and sourcing
  • Inventory and supply chain management
  • Supplier and vendor management
  • Budget and cost control.
  • Compliance and documentation
  • Team management
  • Health and safety compliance.

 

The procurement manager will be judged on the following:

  • Zero stock outs for critical spares, consumables, and materials.
  • Procurement strategies are met.
  • Procurement systems and Standard operating procedures.
  • Staff management – training, discipline, general welfare, etc.,
  • Adherence to SHEQ standards.

 

Requirements

  • Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Agriculture, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience at management level and preferably in agricultural sector.
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Inventory and Procurement Software proficiency.
  • Good budgeting skills
  • Knowledge of Zimbabwean procurement laws and trade regulations is a must.

 

Interested and suitably qualified and experienced candidates to send through their CVs to [email protected]

 

  1. Regrettably only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.