Procurement Supervisor

About Us

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us.  We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream.  Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real. 

Main duties:

• Develop and implement strategic procurement initiatives to optimize supplier relationships and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to diversify and strengthen the supplier base, fostering competition and innovation.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Oversee the procurement process from purchase requisition receipt to purchase order issuance, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives to enhance supplier capabilities and service levels.
• Maintain comprehensive price lists, product specifications, and supplier catalogs to support informed purchasing decisions. 
• Coordinate expediting activities to ensure timely delivery of goods and resolve any outstanding orders.
• Implement inventory control measures to optimize stock levels and minimize stockouts while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal stakeholders and suppliers to address any procurement-related issues or concerns.
• Ensure adherence to documentation and procedural requirements, providing an audit trail for quality management systems.
• Generate and analyse performance indicators to evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications and experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Purchasing & Supply, or a related field.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, supplier management, contract administration, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP

ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.