One Acre Fund Global Supply Chain Seed Procurement Specialist Jobs in Rwanda
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1.6 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive. Our 10,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across ten African countries, 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 earn 40 percent more profits on the land they enroll with One Acre Fund.
Our Rwanda program, founded in 2007, operates under the local brand Tubura. We have more than 3,200 staff located in all four Rwanda provinces and Kigali. Together, we directly serve more than 790,000 farmers. To learn more about our work, look at our Rwanda program blog for more information.
About the Role
The Global Seed Supply Chain Specialist ensures high-quality seed is purchased in a cost-efficient, market-determined, and compliant manner. You will ensure seed inputs are delivered on time through execution excellence and strategic projects and partnerships. Your role is part of the Global Supply Chain Division – Agriculture Purchasing Team. You will report to the Global Seed Procurement Manager This is a hybrid-based role – you will be expected in the OAF Kigali office 2 to 3 days a week
Responsibilities
Complete execution of each country of operations seasonal procurement strategy to deliver +90% on-time delivery of high-quality affordable inputs
Drive long-term seed supply chain reliability by evaluating supplier capacity, current inventory levels, and market trends for purchases you execute
Function as the liaison between the OAF country programs and the suppliers you execute procurements form
Maintain seed, operations, and internal stakeholder relationships
Build partnerships for seasonal procurement needs through articulation of OAF country program procurement needs
Represent OAF externally with suppliers
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
At least 2+ years of the supply chain, operations, or procurement expertise
Bachelor’s degree required
English fluency required
Basic Seed mastery: processing, quality control, country standards & industry understanding. Understanding of the
Southern and East Africa seed systems
Experience creating relationships with clients or vendors
Experience leading negotiations and data-driven decision-making
Project management experience
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Global Supply Chain Seed Procurement Specialist Jobs in Rwanda
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