Supply Chain Logistic Manager

Position Overview: Gaiagen, a leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to join our team. This role involves optimizing our procurement processes, identifying and establishing relationships with alternative vendors, and fostering long-term partnerships for raw material procurement and contract manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management and experience in logistics and liaison with distribution partners. Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. ● Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. ● Proven track record in vendor management and partnership development. ● Strong understanding of logistics and distribution networks. ● Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. ● Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools. ● Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Key Responsibilities: Procurement Optimization: ● Assess and optimize current procurement strategies and processes. ● Troubleshoot issues in procurement, ensuring smooth operations and continuity. Vendor Management and Partnership Development: ● Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for raw materials and contract manufacturing. ● Cultivate long-term partnerships with vendors, focusing on sustainable and cost-effective solutions. ● Conduct regular performance reviews and manage vendor contracts. Supply Chain Management: ● Oversee and manage the entire supply chain process, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. ● Implement strategies for inventory management, reducing wastage and optimizing stock levels at the principal warehouse as well as 3rd party locations. ● Analyze and improve supply chain logistics, workflows, and processes. Logistics and Distribution Liaison: ● Manage logistics operations, including coordination with CNF (Carry and Forward Agents) or 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) models. ● Liaise with distributor partners, ensuring timely and accurate product delivery. ● Develop strategies to improve logistics efficiency and reduce transportation costs. Compliance and Reporting: ● Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations in procurement and supply chain activities. ● Prepare and present regular reports on procurement and supply chain performance. Other information At Gaiagen, we are designing and developing new biological alternatives to chemicals. We are looking out for Candidates with great dedication and passion to work on projects which are helpful in delivering smart effective and sustainable pest management solutions. Equality Statement Gaiagen is committed to building a diverse workplace. We invite applications from all persons, irrespective of gender, disabilities, and members of religious minorities groups who can contribute through their experience to the diversity and effectiveness of our workplace. Equality and diversity are core to our values as an organization. Staff members are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to colleagues from different backgrounds, and value and respect their work. Conflict of Interest Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with our principles of independence and impartiality, or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.