Procurement Manager - Agri Commodity - West Africa

We have a good opportunity for Procurement Manager with our Agri - Commodity Trading Client based in West Africa.

Job tittle:

Location

Experience:

Role Overview:

We are seeking experienced Procurement Managers across Ghana, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast with strong expertise in RCN and sesame procurement. The ideal candidates will have recent hands-on experience in these regions, a proven track record of handling large volumes, and strong networks with farmers, traders, and government authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations for RCN and sesame in assigned region.
• Handle FOB buying, vendor negotiations, and contract execution.
• Build and maintain strong supplier, aggregator, and farmer networks.
• Ensure compliance with local trade laws and regulations, working closely with government bodies.
• Coordinate with local and regional teams to ensure smooth logistics, quality control, and timely deliveries.
• Oversee procurement volumes of 5,0006,000 MT or more depending on region.
• Provide market intelligence on pricing, demand, and competitor activity.
• Support expansion of company operations and transition to full ownership of procurement processes.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in procurement of RCN and sesame in West Africa.
• Proven track record in handling large-scale procurement.
• Strong relationships with suppliers, traders, and local stakeholders.
• Hands-on recent experience in the respective regions (laws, systems, and processes have changed).
• Deep knowledge of local sourcing dynamics, compliance, and export procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and team coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage procurement operations end-to-end.

#Agritrading #Agriprocurement

#Africaprocurementjobs

#ghanaprocurement

#procurementjobs