Equatorial Nut Processor Purchasing Officers (Cashew) Jobs in Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu Kenya

Background: Equatorial Nut Processors is one of the leading edible nut concerns in East Africa. The company’s range of products, for both local and export markets, focuses on three principal nuts – Macadamia, Cashew and Peanuts. ENP was founded in 1994, and it has grown over the years to occupy a prominent position in the region’s nut sector.

Job Title: Purchasing Officer (PO) -  Cashew
Reports to: Senior Purchasing Officer (SPO)
 Based at: Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu

Overall Purpose: To ensure ENP gets enough cashew nuts during the buying season at the coast covering Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu Counties.

Main Job Description

Coordinating purchasing, drying and delivery of nuts to factory.Meeting procurement targets (quantity and quality).To implement ENPs out-grower management scheme (registering and organizing farmers, link farmers to key service providers among other activities)Extensive travelling in our purchasing regions as may be required from time-to-time.To manage large farmer out-grower schemes Collect and share reliable farmer informationExperience in working with smallholder farmers and agentsTo regularly produce project reports and forward the same to the SPO.To train the  suppliers / farmers through 3rd party actors like input suppliers, agents, banks and insurance companiesTo proactively engage relevant stakeholders helpful in achieving the goals and vision of company.To coordinate purchase/supply of farm produceTo ensure that all farm produce from our farmers is timely delivered to our factoryTo develop and annually update a procurement policy documentTo correctly follow procurement policy To carry out any other duties related to this assignment as may be directed from time to time by the SPO.Experience in working with farmer groups and ability to coordinate stakeholders.Minimum of 2 years experience with working with small scale farmersAbility to work under pressures and making correct critical decisions under pressureAbility to diligently work with limited supervisionAbility and experiment in getting market intelligence on prevailing farm gate pricingExperience in making presentations to small and large groups Education / Qualifications: Degree / Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline such as Agronomy, Economics Agribusiness and business or any other relevant degree.

Other Skills:

Leadership: setting a strategic vision and getting performance from juniorsExcellent analytical and writing skillsProject management Excellent English  and SwahiliCommunication and interpersonal skills Team playerAbility to facilitate stakeholder workshops Computer literacy; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power-point and OutlookValid driving/riding license Responsibilities and RelationshipsInternal relationships: Working in consultation with Senior Purchasing Officer and Programmes Manager and other staff to efficiently deliver your activity goals.External relationships; Working with stakeholders within the Cashew sector. Managing their expectations and guarding the interest of the company.Standards of Performance and BehaviorHonesty and integrity in dealings with staff, stakeholders and clients.Commitment to the aims, ethics and moral code of ENPAttention to detail in relation to the big pictureProfessional conduct in all operational matters, with an appropriate balance between the needs of staff, stakeholders and clients and the interest of the company.Prior knowledge and exposure the agronomy and supply chain of Cashew, Macadamia and PeanutsExperience in managing supply chainsHonesty, integrity and a set of values that encourages productive work in others Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours if required Ability to engage with a diversity of audiences both within target communities and beneficiaries.If you possess the above skills, abilities and competencies, we are happy to engage with you. Please provide us with a cover letter and a resume, clearly stating your availability and salary expectations. All applications are to be sent via email to info@tradecareafrica.com with a copy to fmwilu@equatorialnut.co.ke to be received on or before the COB on 7th October 2014.All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.