Job Description
We are looking for a Procurement Services Manager who will oversee the sourcing and procurement of a variety of raw materials and agricultural produce including rice paddy, flour, cassava and palm oil amongst others.
This position will require interaction with various farming groups, producers and suppliers across the country.

Requirements
The ideal candidate will have ALL of the following:
Seamless personal comfort negotiating the purchase of agricultural produce with farmers in villages and cooperatives as well as raw materials from large industrial suppliers.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a comparable role overseeing purchasing and supply management in an industrial, agro-processing or manufacturing environment.
Alternatively, candidates with the following backgrounds will be considered:
10 years of experience as an entrepreneur.
Minimum of 5 years of general business management in banking or financial services company OR in a logistics/distribution/supply chain management company.
A minimum of an HND (or higher) with a respectable academic record from a reputable institution.
Proven performance as a leader in one of the sectors indicated above.
Excellent writing and documentation skills.
Presence and comportment to represent an industry leader positively and effectively across a broad section of society, from individual farmers in villages to large industrial conglomerate.
Unimpeachable ethics and morals.
Demonstrable ability to manage and motivate a diverse procurement team.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2016

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume and a properly addressed Cover Letter to: hr@aquada.com

Note: The cover letter should outline the candidate’s suitability for this Particular position in our company based on the requirements above. Generic submissions or those without cover letters will be discarded.