Deprecated: str_replace(): Passing null to parameter #3 ($subject) of type array|string is deprecated in /home2/skillhic/public_html/vacancies.php on line 391 Deprecated: str_replace(): Passing null to parameter #3 ($subject) of type array|string is deprecated in /home2/skillhic/public_html/vacancies.php on line 391 Index Page Prior Record Next Record Position:  FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR (FOR A LEADING AGRICULTURAL FOOD PROCESSING COMPANY IN COAST REGION) Employer:  A LEADING AGRICULTURAL FOOD PROCESSING COMPANY LOCATED WITHIN COAST REGION Ref No:  SGK-FPSS-11-2024 Industry:  AGRICULTURE & MANUFACTURING Job Category:  SUPERVISORY Town:  COAST REGION Country:  KENYA Date Posted:  18/11/24 Deadline:  02/12/24 Requirements:  CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE, PROCUREMENT OR RELATED FIELD. ABILITY TO RIDE A MOTOR CYCLE. Experience:  AT LEAST 2 YEARS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AS A SOURCING ASSISTANT/PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT OF AGRICULTURAL FARM PRODUCE. Salary:  KSHS. 35,000 - 40,000 PLUS MONTHLY VARIABLE PAY OF KSHS. 5,000 AND OTHER COMPANY BENEFITS Additional Attributes:  FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR REPORTS TO THE SENIOR FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR. THE MAIN ROLE IS TO OVERSEE THE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FARMERS AND AGGREGATORS SUPPLYING RAW MATERIALS TO THE COMPANY. HE/SHE WILL ADVISE THE COMPANY ON DAILY MATTERS CONCERNING RAW MATERIALS AVAILABILITY, PRICES, SEASONS AND THE INTERESTS OF THE FARMERS IN SUCH A WAY THE COMPANY MAXIMIZES PROFITS. FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:- IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SENIOR FARM PRODUCESOURCING SUPERVISOR, DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL BUYING CLERK TARGETS THAT ARE BASED ON THE OVERALL SOURCING TARGET ESTABLISHED BY YOUR SENIOR MANAGERS. MANAGES THE BUYING CLERK TEAM TO ENSURE PURCHASING OF FARM PRODUCETHAT MEET THE TARGETS SET, AND REPORT ACHIEVEMENTS AND GAPS ON A DAILY, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BASIS. DEVELOPMENT OF THE WORK PLAN TEMPLATE. REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE WORK PLAN PRESENTED BY EACH BUYING CLERK. ALLOCATION OF VILLAGES AND FARMERS TO THE BUYING CLERKS IN AN OPTIMAL MANNER (OPTIMIZING TIME SPENT AND REDUCING SOURCING COSTS). REPORT PERFORMANCE OF THE BUYING CLERKS AT MONTH END FOR CALCULATION OF COMMISSIONS. CONDUCT A TEAM AUDIT OF A NUMBER OF RANDOM FARMERS PRESENTED BY THE SENIOR FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR TO ENSURE THAT THE ACTIVITIES REPORTED ARE ACCURATE. REPORT ANY VARIANCES OR GAPS TO THE SENIOR FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR ON A WEEKLY BASIS. MANAGE THE ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING LEAVE PLANNING AND REPORTING, DISCIPLINE CONCERNS, REPORTING ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS IN THE FIELD, ETC. COMMUNICATES PRICING DATA TO THE SENIOR FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR TO ENSURE OPTIMIZED LANDED NUT COSTS AND ADHERENCE TO SET PRICING GUIDELINES. REVIEWS THE QUALITY OF FARM PRODUCE TO ENSURE THAT THE BALANCE BETWEEN QUALITY AND PRICE OF RAW MATERIAL IS MAINTAINED ACROSS FARM PRODUCE SOURCING OPERATIONS. COMMUNICATES ANY VARIANCES IN FARM PRODUCE QUALITY IN A TIMELY MANNER TO THE SENIOR FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR. COMMUNICATES THE LIST OF FARMERS FOR FARM PRODUCE TO BE COLLECTED FROM AND FOLLOWS UP TO ENSURE THAT FARM PRODUCE ARE COLLECTED IN A COST AND TIME EFFICIENT MANNER, AND THAT DOCUMENTATION IS ACCURATE. TIMELY COMMUNICATION OF PROJECTED MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS FOR SOURCING OPERATIONS. BUILD AND OPERATIONALIZE WORK PLAN FOR THE BUYING CLERKS ENSURING 100% COVERAGE OF THE REGISTERED FARMERS. MAINTAIN RECORDS OF THE SAME AND PROVIDE REPORTS ON A PERIODIC (QUARTERLY) BASIS TO THE SENIOR FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR. PREPARES A DAILY REPORT (METRICS INDICATED IN KPI’S BELOW) ON SOURCING. ANALYZE DATA TO PRODUCE MEANINGFUL INSIGHTS TO BE DISCUSSED WITH THE SENIOR FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR. ENSURES HIGHEST SAFETY STANDARDS ARE OBSERVED IN MATTERS REGARDING SOURCING OPERATIONS SUCH AS BUYING CLERK USE OF PPE’S, HANDLING OF RAW MATERIALS, ETC. REQUEST ADEQUATE PPE’S FOR THE TEAM ENSURING HIGH LEVELS OF SAFETY ARE MAINTAINED. MANAGE THE USE OF PPE’S TO ENSURE PROPER USE AND MINIMAL LOSS AND REPLACEMENTS. ON A WEEKLY BASIS, REVIEW ALL DOCUMENTATION IN REGARDS TO PURCHASING, WORKING CAPITAL AND ANY OTHER FUNDS DISBURSED TO SOURCING TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF MONEY SPENT. ENSURES THAT ANY INFORMATION REGARDING FARMER MANAGEMENT AND WELFARE (ICS ACTIVITIES) IS REPORTED TO THE SENIOR FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR. COMMUNICATE TO THE SENIOR FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASING AWARENESS ACROSS THE REGIONS WE OPERATE. COMMUNICATE ANY THREATS FOR EXAMPLE INCREASED COMPETITOR ACTIVITY FOR ACTION. REVIEW AND OPTIMIZE SOURCING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES TO ATTAIN MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY OF THE BUYING CLERKS. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SENIOR FARM PRODUCE SOURCING SUPERVISOR, DEVELOP BOTH MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND YEARLY BUDGETS DEPENDING ON SOURCING NEEDS. KEEP ABREAST OF THE FARM PRODUCE INDUSTRY AND MARKET TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES. ADHERE TO ALL RELEVANT GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS AS PER THE CODE OF CONDUCT. SAFEGUARDS COMPANY ASSETS THAT ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL. MAKE DAILY FOLLOW UPS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF APPSHEET AND ASSIST THE BUYING CLERKS WHERE NECESSARY. SGK reserves the right to shortlist: To apply for an advertised position, send your CV to recruit@skillsgeographic.com. If your CV is already in the SGK databank, DO NOT APPLY.