Milk Procurement Manager job at Lafab Solutions

Our client is seeking to recruit a Milk Procurement Manager to oversee and strengthen milk sourcing operations. Job Purpose: The role is responsible for implementing sustainable extension delivery systems to ensure adequate farmer support, increased production, and improved productivity at farm level. The successful candidate will also be responsible for timely sourcing of quality milk at competitive prices to support business objectives. Main Duties/Responsibilities: Planning and Budgeting Develop and coordinate implementation of JESA extension and milk procurement strategy in line with overall business plan. Develop raw milk procurement plans in response to the production and market requirements Review and validating of feasibility studies Review and approve budgets for consumable at MCCs Logistics planning and coordination. Formulate and review extension strategies and policies. Stakeholder engagement. Source and develop raw milk procurement plans in response to the production and market requirements Train farmers in productivity enhancement technologies or any other trainings as need arise Supplier management through supplier audits to support informed decision making. Coordination of extension activities Coordinate assets allocation based on feasibility study (Farm number, cow numbers in respective regions) Coordinate with the service provider regarding cooler installations, generator servicing and cooler maintenance. Fundraising resources to support extension. Participate in national and district policy formulation forum. People management. Mentoring and coaching of staff Conduct staff performance appraisals on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Facilitate monthly performance review meetings. Conduct field support supervision visits to ensure proper accountability of company resources and time. Employee performance management. Employee leave scheduling and management. Lower Cost Analyze the price survey results and provide applicable recommendations Comprehensive price survey. Market intelligence. Data Analysis (comparing historical versus current data) for rational decision making.) Price Negotiation Food safety and Quality Control. Capacity building on quality management Supplier quality audits Routine sampling and testing of raw material. Quality data analysis and reporting Reviewing and validating milk quality audits and enforce compliance with the quality standards. Education and Professional Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture /animal breeding/Animal production and management Working Experience: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant working experience Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Technical Good knowledge of the dairy industry Procurement Milk procurement Livestock farming practices Animal husbandry Agri business skills Agronomy Core and Behavioral Communication skills Interpersonal skills Customer focus Innovation and creativity Results orientation Decision making Planning and organizing skills Business acumen Good strategic planning skills Good financial skills Coaching and developing Others Delegation and empowerment Emotional intelligence Driving for results Negotiation skills Persuading and Influencing Adapting and Responding to Change Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Entrepreneurial Thinking