Product Development, Sourcing & Procurement Manager – Agri Input

iFarmer Limited

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Summary

• Vacancy: —
• Location: Dhaka (GULSHAN 2)
• Salary: Tk. 80000 – 100000 (Monthly)
• Experience: At least 5 years
• Published: 12 Nov 2024

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

• Supply Chain Management/Procurement

Experience

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
  Manufacturing (FMCG), Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Poultry, Supply Chain, Farming, Livestock, Agro based Startup, Financial Technology (Fintech) Startup

Additional Requirements

• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Office and relevant sales/procurement software.
• Other: Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities & Context

Key Deliverables:

• Develop and manage a robust network of suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of quality agri-inputs (Seed, pesticide, feed etc.)

• Assist, build and motivate high-performing procurement & Sourcing teams.

• Provide training and feedback to enhance and streamline procurement to sales processes to enhance operational efficiency.

• Oversee procurement processes on product quality, branding budgeting, cost analysis, and reporting.

• Prepare supply projections and maintain accurate purchase records.

• Gather and analyze market report to identify opportunities.

• Stay on top of industry trends and regulatory changes.

Sales & Revenue Growth:

• Achieve/exceed annual sourcing targets for Agri Input products.

• Increase year-on-year revenue growth.

• Drive sales of high-margin products.

• Expand market share and penetrate new customer segments.

Procurement & Supply Chain:

• Using market reports to develop procurement strategies and annual plans.

• Negotiate contracts and maintain strong relationships with partners and conduct monthly follow up.

• Competitor analysis and identification of potential opportunities for products to be procured.

• Proactively adopting SKU lineups to fit the market changes and competitor activities.

• Cost savings achieved through effective procurement strategies (e.g., reduced purchase prices, bulk discounts from suppliers, etc.).

• Developing Supplier performance metrics (e.g., on-time delivery, product quality, responsiveness).

• Helping operations team to improve inventory turnover ratio and reduction in carrying costs.

• Expand the network of qualified suppliers added to the network.

Team Development:

• Assess product performance metrics (e.g., product performance, area wise performance, sales per representative, customer acquisition, etc.).

• Number of training programs conducted and employee participation rates.

Product Development:

• New product launches and market penetration success.

• Adoption of digital sales and procurement tools and technologies to ensure new product’s market presence.

• Collaboration with marketing and other departments.

Skills & Expertise

Agriculture Machineries

Business Product development

Feed Sales

Field of Agriculture and Cattle Firm

Management and Leadership

Pesticide business

Sales & Marketing

Seed Marketing

Sourcing and Procurement

Souricng

Compensation & Other Benefits

• T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Medical allowance
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Dhaka (GULSHAN 2)

Job Highlights

Experience: Proven track record in sales and procurement management in the agri-input (seed, pesticide, feed) industry.

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, or a related field.

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