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iFarmer Limited
Product Development, Sourcing & Procurement Manager - Agri Input
Application Deadline: Dec 27, 2024
Summary
Published: Nov 12, 2024 Vacancy: Not Specified Gender: Any
Age: Not Specified Career Level: Expert Level Experience: 5 Year
Salary: Negotiable Location: Dhaka, Gulshan
Requirements

Education


  • Bachelor/Honors, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Bachelor/Honors, Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Experience


  • 5 Year

Additional Requirements


  • Agriculture Machineries
  • Supply Chain Management/Procurement
    Business Product development
  • Feed Sales
  • Field of Agriculture and Cattle Firm
  • Management and Leadership
  • Pesticide business
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Seed Marketing
Sourcing and Procurement
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams to achieve organizational goals.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with internal teams, clients, and suppliers.
  • Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and build lasting relationships with suppliers and partners.
  • Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate data, assess market trends, and make informed decisions.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and relevant sales/procurement software to streamline operations and reporting.
  • Willingness to travel extensively to meet with suppliers, clients, and other stakeholders as needed for business development and procurement activities.

Responsibilities & Context

  • Develop and manage a robust supplier network to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality agricultural inputs (seeds, pesticides, feed, etc.).
  • Support, build, and motivate high-performing procurement and sourcing teams, fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Provide training and feedback to enhance procurement-to-sales processes, improving operational efficiency.
  • Oversee procurement processes, ensuring quality standards, budgeting, cost analysis, and comprehensive reporting.
  • Prepare supply projections and maintain accurate records of purchases to facilitate effective decision-making.
  • Gather and analyze market reports to identify emerging opportunities and trends.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes, adapting strategies accordingly.
  • Achieve or exceed annual sourcing targets for agricultural input products.
  • Drive year-on-year revenue growth by expanding product offerings and market reach.
  • Focus on increasing sales of high-margin products to maximize profitability.
  • Expand market share and target new customer segments to increase sales.
  • Use market reports to develop procurement strategies and create annual procurement plans.
  • Negotiate contracts and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with partners, ensuring monthly follow-ups for consistency.
  • Conduct competitor analysis and identify new opportunities for product procurement.
  • Adapt SKU lineups to respond to market changes and competitor strategies.
  • Achieve cost savings through effective procurement strategies, such as reduced prices and bulk discounts from suppliers.
  • Develop supplier performance metrics (e.g., on-time delivery, product quality, and responsiveness) to track supplier efficiency.
  • Assist the operations team in improving inventory turnover ratios and reducing carrying costs.
  • Expand the network of qualified suppliers, ensuring a diverse and reliable supply chain.
  • Assess product performance metrics, such as product performance, regional sales, sales per representative, and customer acquisition.
  • Measure the number of training programs conducted and track employee participation rates to foster continuous learning.
  • Successfully launch new products and ensure effective market penetration.
  • Promote the adoption of digital sales and procurement tools to support the market presence of new products.
  • Collaborate with marketing and other departments to ensure alignment and drive successful product strategies.


Compensation & Other Benefits
  • T/A
  • Mobile bill
  • Medical allowance
  • Weekly 2 holidays
  • Insurance
  • Salary Review: Yearly
  • Festival Bonus: 2

Work Place

Work from Office

Employment Status

Type: Full Time/Permanent

Shift: Day Shift

Job Location

Dhaka, Gulshan

Read Before Apply

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

Company Information
Company Name: iFarmer Limited

Address: 8E, Road - 81, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212


Business Type:

Agro based Industry

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