Key Responsibilities

• Establish seasonal avocado volume requirements in liaison with Directors and senior management.
• Plan and coordinate raw material sourcing, harvesting and delivery scheduling to the packhouse.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with farmers, orchards, producer groups and brokers in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and other East African regions.
• Develop and maintain accurate supplier maps and databases.
• Play a leading role in packhouse production planning and fruit allocation.
• Maintain accurate raw material records and coordinate procurement logistics.
• Manage rejects, local sales and fruit waste management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness or related field.
• Strong Diploma holders with solid field experience will be considered.
• Short courses in fresh produce quality management or procurement are an added advantage.
• Exposure to GlobalG.A.P., Organic or Fairtrade standards and HACCP awareness is desirable

Work Experience

• 2–5 years’ hands-on experience in fresh produce sourcing or procurement.
• Experience working with smallholder farmers, orchards and brokers.
• Practical exposure to harvesting, grading, packhouse deliveries and management of rejects.