Global Procurement Associate at One Acre Fund

About the Role

The Global Procurement teams handle over $10M in spend each year across over 10,000 transactions and purchase operational goods and service on behalf of over 1M smallholder farmers.

This is an exciting role for a supply chain management enthusiast. You will manage the local Procurement operations and teams of four One Acre Fund country programs. The role is very dynamic and the environment is fast paced with a lot of opportunity to drive significant impact via operational excellence and enriching strategic projects.

• You shall manage the Procurement teams in Burundi, Uganda, Zambia, and Malawi.
• Contribute significantly to the mission of the Organization by sourcing quality goods and services at below market prices to drive cost savings and client satisfaction.
• Manage a team of 15+ people and report to the Global Non Ag Procurement Manager.
• Lead all local initiatives to efficiently source operational goods and services to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve OAF departments with on time, cost competitive and high-quality goods and services through strategic sourcing, and innovative procurement techniques. 
• Create a culture of cost-saving across the Procurement team and its partners. Save over 5% on purchases every year across the value chain.
• Empower each country PRO team to work in an efficient & compliant manner in a challenging and dynamic country and OAF program context.
• Build team capability through training, coaching, and professional development support. 
• Enhance culture of process compliance and controls within the teams.
• Drive efficiency by implementing loss prevention tactics and smooth processes.
• Mitigate supply risks through effective contract management.
• Contribute to annual strategy setting and drive departmental key result execution. 
• Identify operational challenges and establish strategies to reach performance targets.
• Own the horizontal process for performance reporting, demand forecasting, and inventory management across all country teams.

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:

• A Bachelors Degree
• 3+ years in supply chain or in a related field
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated ownership and leadership
• 2+ years of people management experience
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis for business decision-making
• Language skills - English (required), French (strongly preferred)
• Willingness to travel within our countries of operation

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.