One Acre Fund Fertilizer Procurement Associate Jobs in Kenya
Responsibilities
Execute Procurement with Excellence
Strategy & Delivery: Support the creation and execution of seasonal procurement strategies to deliver +90% OTIF (On‑Time, In‑Full) delivery, market‑competitive costs, and 5% year‑on‑year cost savings.
Quality Assurance: Ensure absolute quality control, achieving 0 quality issues reaching the farmer, and maintain an +80% on‑time payment rate for suppliers.
Supply Chain Reliability: Proactively address future supply gaps by evaluating farmer needs against global market trends, supplier capacity, and current inventory levels.
Process Optimization: Drive lead‑time improvements through streamlined delivery and process automation. Regularly improve key operations like the goods receipt process and loading quality control.
Data & Analytics: Maintain and update accurate landing cost benefit analysis tools to drive data‑backed purchasing decisions.
Build Partnerships & Market Liaisons
Strategic Relationships: Help build and maintain deep partnerships with fertilizer suppliers and industry organizations beyond seasonal procurement needs.
Country Team Collaboration: Act as a critical business partner for country operations teams, actively identifying and sharing opportunities to improve offerings to farmers.
Industry Representation: Serve as a representative for One Acre Fund externally with suppliers and market actors to drive long‑term, systematic supply chain improvements.
People Management
People Management: Manage and mentor a small team, setting clear goals, providing timely feedback, and conducting high‑quality career coaching and performance reviews.
Team Growth: Responsible for staffing, recruitment, and succession planning
to build a high‑performing procurement unit.
Career Growth and Development
Weekly check‑ins with manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on performance.
Career reviews every six months, with time set aside to discuss aspirations and career goals.
Opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long‑term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
Professional & Technical Competencies
Supply Chain Expertise: Solid foundational knowledge of global procurement processes, international shipping, and supply chain operations.
Data Fluency: Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Excel for tracking complex goals, budgets, and inventory.
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Fertilizer Procurement Associate Jobs in Kenya
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