Inputs Procurement Associate Job at One Acre Fund Nairobi Kenya August 2014
Organization Description: One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.
Team Description: The Inputs Team is responsible for procuring agricultural inputs (seed, fertilizer, solar lights, and other necessary items).
Primary Duties of the Inputs Procurement Associate
- Work with One Acre Fund operations teams to understand their needs for agricultural inputs, the quantities required and the deadlines for delivery
- Maintain a database of local and international suppliers and understand which inputs they carry
- Reach out to suppliers to get price quotations and negotiate best possible price
- Develop and maintain templates for purchase orders, contracts, and other required documents
- Work with suppliers to sign contracts and place orders
- Work with One Acre Fund finance team to ensure that suppliers are paid on time
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure that deliveries are made timely
- Occasionally provide support on working with clearing agents and insurance companies
- Constantly look out for new sources of supply and way to decrease the costs of agricultural inputs for One Acre Fund
- Provide general support to Inputs Team Manager
Qualifications: We are seeking professionals with 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in procurement.
- Undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution, at least Second Upper preferred
- Minimum C+ in KCSE or equivalent, but minimum B in Math, English.
- Work experience in a demanding professional environment such as government, business or NGO’s
- Experience in procurement preferable, but not required
- Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office
- Strong written and oral communicator with good attention to detail
- Proven ability to set and meet targets
- Fluent in Kiswahili and English
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
Email your cover letter and resume only to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Inputs Procurement Associate + the place you heard of the position).
Application Deadline is 6th September