Area Agri. Sourcing Manager

Location: Burewala, Pakistan

Department: Agriculture Services

Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications: University degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Agronomy or a related discipline

Position Summary

As an Area Agri. Sourcing Manager, you will drive agriculture extension and development activities across the assigned region to build the capability of farmers and agripreneurs while delivering business results. You will be responsible for the sustainable sourcing and collection of quality fresh milk and other agricultural raw materials, ensuring compliance with Nestlé requirements and promoting modern farming practices that improve productivity, quality and profitability.

A DAY IN LIFE.

• Deliver regional business KPIs and raw-material sourcing targets through effective planning and efficient use of available resources and assets.
• Drive the sourcing, collection and timely delivery of quality fresh milk and other agricultural raw materials in line with business specifications and requirements.
• Build the capability of existing farmers and new investors by providing technical guidance on dairy and agricultural investments, modern farming practices and sustainable production systems.
• Develop long-term, sustainable direct-sourcing channels by identifying and onboarding new farmers, suppliers and agripreneurs within the region.
• Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to suppliers, helping them improve farm productivity, raw-material quality and overall profitability.
• Guide the Regional Agri. Sourcing Manager in developing effective strategies for fresh milk and agricultural raw-material volumes and supply continuity.
• Promote Nestlé as the farmer’s best business partner by ensuring responsive support, implementing farmer-development initiatives and contributing to social and rural-development projects.
• Coach farmers and Milk Sourcing Agents to improve quality parameters for dairy and agricultural raw materials and meet food-safety, hygiene and quality-assurance requirements.
• Build strong relationships with farmers, suppliers, government authorities, associations, NGOs and other agencies to support livestock, agriculture and rural development.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé policies, applicable local requirements, the WHO Code and Local Code while executing all sourcing and farmer engagement activities.
  
  

What Makes You Successful

• University degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Agronomy or related discipline.
• Preferably 2–3 years of experience in the dairy, agriculture, or agronomy sector.
• Understanding rural communities, farmer-development approaches, and agricultural raw-material production systems.
• Knowledge of modern dairy-farm management, fodder production, sustainable farming practices, and raw-material sourcing.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment, food safety, hygiene, quality assurance and sustainability requirements.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with farmers, suppliers, government authorities, NGOs and internal business partners.
• Fluency in English and relevant local language(s).
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, integrity and the composure to manage challenging field situations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, make practical decisions, move with speed and continuous learning.