Fertilizer Procurement Associate

• Support the creation and execution of seasonal procurement strategies to deliver 90%+ On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery, market-competitive costs and 5% year-on-year cost savings.
• Ensure absolute quality control, achieving zero quality issues reaching the farmer, and maintain an 80%+ on-time payment rate for suppliers.
• Proactively address future supply gaps by evaluating farmer needs against global market trends, supplier capacity and current inventory levels.
• Drive lead-time improvements through streamlined delivery and process automation, including the goods receipt process and loading quality control.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve complex Google Sheets data models to track global market trends and landed costs, providing decision support on when to purchase fertilizer.
• Build and maintain deep partnerships with fertilizer suppliers and industry organizations beyond seasonal procurement needs.
• Act as a business partner for country operations teams, identifying and sharing opportunities to improve the offering to farmers.
• Represent One Acre Fund externally with suppliers and market actors to drive long-term supply chain improvements.
• Manage and mentor a small team, setting clear goals, providing feedback and conducting high-quality career coaching and performance reviews.
• Contribute to staffing, recruitment and succession planning to build a high-performing procurement unit.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Solid foundational knowledge of global procurement processes, international shipping and supply chain operations.
• Experience as a procurement professional with a proven track record of independent execution and team contribution.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced analytical mindset with high proficiency in Google Sheets to build pricing, forecasting and decision-support models.
• Exceptional collaboration and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence internal stakeholders and external global suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills and a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative, solution-oriented thinking that approaches obstacles with a results focus.