One Acre Fund Rwanda Procurement Specialist - Jobs in Rwanda

One Acre Fund Rwanda Procurement Specialist - Jobs in Rwanda

About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund Supplies 1 Million Smallholder Farmers With the Agricultural Services They Need to Make Their Farms Vastly More Productive. Our 8,000+ Team is Drawn From Diverse Backgrounds and Professions. With Operations Across Six Core Countries in Africa, We Make Farmers More Prosperous by Providing Quality Farm Supplies on Credit, Delivered Within Walking Distance of Farmers’ Homes, and Agricultural Training to Improve Harvests. On Average, the Farmers We Serve Harvest 50 Percent More Food After Working With One Acre Fund.

To Learn More About Our Work, Take a Look at Our Why Work Here Blog for More Information.

About the Role
You Will Manage the Rwanda Procurement Operations and Team, Overseeing the Purchase of Operational Goods and Services on Behalf of One Acre Fund Smallholder Farmers. The Team Fulfills All the Procurement Needs Necessary for the Proper Functioning of One Acre Fund's Program.

Responsibilities
Management

Manage a Team of 9+ People While Providing Support to the Daily Operations of the Team and Their Professional Development.

Train Purchasers in Identifying Quality, High-level Suppliers and Negotiating the Best Prices and Terms.
Set Clear and Well-documented Expectations for All Team Members and Hold Staff Accountable to These Rigorous
Expectations.

Identify and Address Team Development Needs.

Set Short to Medium Term (0-6 Months) Team and Project Goals With Some Manager Support.


Excellence in Execution

Deliver Requested Items to Customers on Time, With the Correct Specifications and at Below Market Prices.

Coordinate Quality Assurance Activities and Implement Best Practices.

Maintain Accurate Procurement Data in All Systems.

Work With Other Teams to Reduce Overall Spend.

Maintain Transparency and Compliance of the Procurement Process.


Process Improvement

Review Existing Policies and Systems to Identify Improvements That Save Time and Money.

Implement Standard Practices to Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness and Customer Service.

Support Strategic Sourcing Initiatives


Stakeholder Management

Represent the Sourcing Team to Internal Customers and Suppliers.

Manage Contracts With Suppliers


Career Growth and Development
We Have a Strong Culture of Constant Learning and We Invest in Developing Our People. You’ll Have Weekly Check-ins With Your Manager, Access to Mentorship and Training Programs, and Regular Feedback on Your

Performance. We Hold Career Reviews Every Six Months, and Set Aside Time to Discuss Your Aspirations and Career Goals. You’ll Have the 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:

4+ Years of Work Experience in a Related Field.

People Management Experience Required

Project Management Experience is Desirable

Bachelor's Degree

Language: English and Kinyarwanda Required, French or Swahili is an Asset.

Planning and Forecasting

Strong Computer Skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Data Analysis Skills


Preferred Start Date
As Soon as Possible

Job Location
Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits
Health Insurance, Paid Time Off

Eligibility
This Role is Only Open to Citizens or Permanent Residents of Rwanda.

Application Deadline
12 October 2022

One Acre Fund Never Asks Candidates to Pay Any Money or Pay for Tests at Any Stage of the Interview Process. Official One Acre Fund Emails Will Always Arrive From an @oneacrefund.org Address. Please Report Any Suspicious Communication Here (Globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but Do Not Send Applications or Application Materials to This Email Address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (Dei), and Anti-racism Are Deeply Connected to Our Organization’s Mission and Purpose. One Acre Fund Aspires to Build a Culture Where All Staff Feel Consistently Valued, Represented, and Connected – So That Our Team Can Thrive as Professionals, and Achieve Exceptional Impact for the Farmers We Serve.

We Are Committed to Equal Employment Opportunity Regardless of Race, Color, Ancestry, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Sexual Orientation, Age, Marital Status, Disability, Gender, Gender Identity or Expression. We Are Proud to Be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.



How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Rwanda Procurement Specialist Jobs in Rwanda


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