Global Purchasing Coordinator at One Acre Fund

About the Role

You will ensure high-quality Solar & Non-agricultural Farmer inputs are purchased in a cost-efficient,  market competitive and compliant manner and are delivered to your farmers. You will report to the Global Solar & Non-Agriculture Supply Chain Specialist.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure execution excellence by working with our teams and suppliers to provide our farmers access to inputs on time and at the right quality across all of our countries of operations.
• You will build external relationships with mid-level suppliers and support high-level supplier relationships fueling supplier performance improvement.
• You will ensure we deliver world-class customer service to country clients by providing updates on the status of their orders.
• You will ensure deliveries at no additional cost by ensuring correct and compliant documentation to process the order and these documents are saved for future reference.
• You will support targeted process/product improvements such as driving down the cost of farmer inputs through smart purchasing plans and world-class contracts that guarantee favorable payment terms.

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.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Minimum of a Diploma
• At least 2+ years of experience in procurement, or supply chain management
• Knowledge of importation practices
• Project management experience required - you know how to map out a clear and easy to digest project plan 
• Fluent in English and Swahili

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya