Rwanda Procurement Coordinator at One Acre Fund

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

You will coordinate local purchasing functions by sourcing operational goods and services from suppliers for One Acre Fund farmers and office teams. The team fulfills all the procurement needs necessary for the proper functioning of One Acre Fund's program.

Role Objective: To ensure efficient procurement processes that guarantee efficient cost of operations and serving our Farmers with quality products. You will report to the Senior Procurement Coordinator.

• Source high-quality, cost-effective goods and services, build supplier relationships, and maintain an up-to-date supplier database.
• Drive efforts to achieve annual cost savings of over 5% by fostering a cost-saving culture, driving advantageous terms, and identifying strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Conduct market analysis to ensure we engage with the right suppliers for the right product.
• Work with partners to manage procurement plans for their various projects while identifying opportunities for cost savings

Career Growth and Developmenta

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

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