Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Who we are:
Upshelf is a technology-enabled startup company operating in Zambia. We help food businesses, primarily restaurants, hotels, and vendors to restock food supplies direct from farmers and producers through an online marketplace. From demand forecasting capabilities to last-mile deliveries, we are building tools that enable restaurants and food businesses to access affordable fresh and dry products.

Your Role:
Upshelf is an early-stage startup and therefore your role will be foundational. We are looking for someone who has a passion for food and innovation in procurement & Supply chains. You will lead the execution of our procurement function for fresh produce, processed food, and dry goods to ensure that restaurants and food businesses have access to quality and affordable inventory to keep their business running. Our customers heavily rely on us to get all the products that they need to cook & run their food business – convenience and reliability are core to our proposition.

As our Procurement Associate, your responsibilities will include:
• Identifying suppliers (local farmers and producers) who are close to our warehouses
• Engaging and negotiating with reliable farmers to secure advantageous terms
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of groceries
• Ensuring on-time delivery of products at our warehouses by farmers to avoid the out-of-stock risk
• Ensuring all procured produce is of high quality
• Promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of products
• Ensuring all operations adhere to laws and guidelines and procuring any permits required
• Responding to any issues or complaints
• Tracking and analyzing KPIs across all aspects of procurement
• Providing feedback/escalating systemic concerns to operations and tech teams regarding approaches that are cost-inefficient or detrimental to scaling
• Navigating through ambiguity in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process, and delivering on commitments

Procurement Associate Requirements:
• Diploma in supply chain management, purchasing, or food-related subject
• Working experience in procurement in an FMCG company
• Experience managing relationships with farmers
• High EQ and effective communication skills
• A great planner who is highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Proven ability to manage innovative ideas, creative solutions, and changes in priorities
• Demonstrated problem-solving and root cause analysis combined with proven ability to communicate through analysis

Why Upshelf?
If you have ever been curious to see the initial days of a company and be part of that story, then this is your chance. Since we are at an early stage, you will be able to see and feel the direct impact of your work. You will have ownership of your tasks and you will not be micromanaged. only challenge. We let you own your domain and drive your work independently. You will make things happen. Lastly, you will work with a fun, fast-moving, customer-driven, reliable, and supportive team.

Why not Upshelf?
We experiment a lot. If you like dotting all your i’s and crossing all your t’s before making a move, then you might not enjoy working with us.
• We are low-ego individuals. If you need praise, need to always be right, or need someone else to fail to feel validated, this role is not for you.
• We believe that fieldwork makes the dream work. We do not hide behind laptops every day; we instead thrive by regularly engaging with customers, suppliers, partners, and teammates in the field.
• We are an early-stage start-up. It may be chaotic at times with shifting priorities
• This is not a nine-to-five job. This is whatever it takes to get it done job.
• This is not a place where we will tell you exactly what to do. You will be expected to manage your own work to achieve the outcomes

If this sounds like a place where you are looking to work, then come join us. If not, then please share this resume with someone who might be a great fit!

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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