Procurement Specialist for Farmers

4 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa AlcoNCP (Pty) Ltd Full time
About this Role:

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Sourcing Professional to join our team at AlcoNCP (Pty) Ltd. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing corn procurement plans, maintaining strong relationships with farmers, and executing hedging activities within established guidelines.

Responsibilities:
  1. Procurement Planning
  • Implementation of procurement plans for corn
  • Maintenance of strong relationships with farmers
  • Execution of hedging activities within established guidelines
Supply Chain Management
  • Balance of direct-from-farm purchases with trader supply
  • Coordination of direct-from-farm collections
  • Monitoring of inventory levels
  • Reporting of supply chain issues to management
Relationship Building
  • Building and developing strong relationships with the farming community
  • Organization and leadership of farmer meetings and educational sessions
  • Maintenance of regular farmer communication
Quality Assurance
  • Following quality control procedures
  • Maintenance of documentation including traceability and certification requirements
  • Reporting of quality issues
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 3-5 years experience in agricultural commodity procurement
  • Understanding of commodity hedging fundamentals
  • Proven ability to build and maintain farmer relationships
  • Good analytical and communication skills


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