Company Profile

AGROPAL West Africa is an impact-oriented agribusiness with a focus on processing and marketing fruits (mangoes, pineapples, coconut, papaya, and banana) grown in West Africa for international markets. Our mission is to empower every actor in the agricultural value chain to ensure inclusive development of the sector. Our vision is to see a bubbling agricultural sector in Ghana and West Africa improving economies, providing incomes for people, and enhancing food security and health.

Job Description

• Work Location: Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions

• Support the sourcing department in meeting seasonal and yearly targets. 
• Be responsible for leading sourcing activities within the designated zone. 
• Sustain and create new relationship with out growers. 
• Provide technical assistance and required support to producers based on the company policy.
• Undertake planned monitoring of target farmers’ fields. 
• Support farmers within the target landscapes to adopt and maintain required certification standards (including Global GAP, Fair Trade and Organic).
• Assist in monitoring and regulating the use of pesticides to ensure out-growers are in compliance with customer’s requirements and European Union (EU) Maximum Residue Limit (MRL).
• Manage the inventory of raw materials received, stored, sorted and issued. 
• Lead in coordinating quality raw material supply and related logistics from designated zones for processing. 
• Contribute to the promotion of food safety and quality culture.

Required Skills or Experience

• HND or Diploma in Agriculture, Business Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A Bachelor’s Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in procurement or raw material sourcing, preferably in the food processing industry or agricultural sector.
• Understanding of raw material procurement processes, supplier management, sourcing practices and the agricultural supply chain.
• Basic knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards (e.g., HACCP) relevant to raw material sourcing.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively, and secure favourable terms and conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building strong relationships and interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to conduct market research and analyze pricing trends in agricultural commodities.
• Strong attention to detail for evaluating the quality of raw materials, managing supplier contracts and maintaining procurement records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Applicants must reside in Bono, Bono East or Ahafo Regions, or be willing to relocate to these areas.