Global Procurement Senior Associate

Description (Public)

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

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Deliver cost-competitive, high-quality goods and services through strategic sourcing and innovative procurement approaches.
Ensure strong operational performance across country procurement teams, including on-time delivery, supplier performance, and payment efficiency.
Lead initiatives that strengthen negotiation capability and value-driven sourcing across markets.
Manage and coach country procurement leads, fostering strong execution, compliance, and customer service.
Build team capability through training, coaching, and professional development initiatives.
Support recruitment, succession planning, and continuity across procurement teams.
Promote a strong culture of compliance, internal controls, and ethical procurement practices.
Mitigate supply and contract risks through effective supplier management and proactive monitoring.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in the relevant and Master's degree would be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
Strong foundation in supply chain management, procurement, or operations.
Experience managing and coaching teams, including remote or distributed teams.
Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive problem solver who anticipates risks and identifies opportunities for improvement.

How to Apply

About One Acre Fund Rwanda

One Acre Fund is a non-profit social enterprise that partners with millions of smallholder farmers across Africa to help them grow their way out of hunger and build lasting pathways to prosperity. By providing a 'market bundle' of financing, quality farm inputs, training, and post-harvest support, we empower farmers to increase their productivity and build resilient communities. We are committed to a 'Farmers First' approach, operating with the efficiency of a business to deliver measurable impact at the last mile.