Rwanda Procurement Specialist
ONE ACRE FUND
Ubicación de trabajo
Rwanda
Estado de Empleo
Tiempo completo
Detalles de la oferta de trabajo
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
