Jobs at Greenspoon Kenya

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Sourcing Officer, who is also an Agronomist for Organic Products, to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, sourcing and procuring high-quality organic fresh fruits and vegetables from local and international suppliers while ensuring compliance with our sustainability and ethical sourcing policies. Additionally, the candidate will leverage their agronomy expertise to ensure that all sourced products meet our organic standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential local and international suppliers of organic fruits and vegetables
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time and at a competitive price
• Ensure all sourced products meet our sustainability and ethical sourcing policies
• Conduct regular supplier audits and ensure compliance with relevant food safety and quality standards
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize costs and reduce waste
• Leverage agronomy expertise to evaluate the quality of organic fruits and vegetables
• Work closely with the operations team to manage inventory and forecast demand
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote our organic products and educate customers on the benefits of organic farmin

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field
• Experience in fresh produce sourcing and procurement
• Strong knowledge of organic farming practices and standards
• Willingness to travel 3-5 days per week across Kenya
• Understanding of market trends
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Familiarity with food safety and quality standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage a team of Order Packers to ensure timely and accurate packing of customer orders.
• Ensure that all orders are packed and dispatched in accordance with the company's policies and procedures.
• Continuously review and improve processes to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Ensure that all equipment and tools used in the packing process are maintained and in good working condition.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as customer service and logistics, to resolve any customer complaints or delivery issues.
• Train new team members on packing processes and procedures.
• Foster a positive team environment by setting clear goals, providing feedback, and recognizing team members' achievements.
• Provide regular reports on team performance to the Operations Manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field, or its equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a dispatch or order-packing role
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma) and warehouse methodologies (5S) and food safety standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service