Position : Commodity Sourcing Officer – Accra
Job Title: Commodity Sourcing Officer
Location: Accra, GhanaReports To: Supply Chain Manager / Procurement ManagerEmployment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Commodity Sourcing Officer at GeenGate Foods is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and securing essential agricultural commodities and raw materials needed for production. This role ensures cost-effective procurement, maintains supplier relationships, and supports the company’s supply chain goals by managing contracts, quality standards, and logistics coordination.
Key Responsibilities
1. Commodity Sourcing & Procurement
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for agricultural commodities (e.g., grains, oilseeds, pulses, perishables) relevant to GeenGate Foods’ production needs.
- Conduct market research to monitor price trends, availability, and quality factors.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contracts with local and regional suppliers.
2. Supplier Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, farmers, cooperatives, and distributors.
- Conduct supplier assessments, performance evaluations, and due diligence.
- Ensure suppliers comply with quality standards, delivery timelines, and ethical sourcing practices.
3. Quality Assurance Support
- Work with Quality Assurance and Production teams to ensure raw materials meet food safety, technical, and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate incoming commodity inspections and resolve discrepancies.
4. Logistics & Coordination
- Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery and proper storage of commodities.
- Track purchase orders, delivery schedules, and inventory levels to minimize stockouts and overstock.
5. Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities, supplier contracts, pricing data, and procurement reports.
- Provide regular updates and insights to the Supply Chain Manager on market trends, risks, and opportunities.
6. Risk & Compliance
- Monitor commodity market fluctuations and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure procurement practices align with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
Required profile for job ad : Commodity Sourcing Officer – Accra
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Agriculture, Economics, or related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in procurement, commodity sourcing, or supply chain operations (ideally in agribusiness or food processing).
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Knowledge of Ghanaian agricultural markets and commodity supply chains.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel) and procurement systems.
- Ability to travel regionally as needed for supplier engagement.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to contribute to sustainable sourcing and food production in Ghana.
- Professional development and career growth.
Job criteria for job ad : Commodity Sourcing Officer – Accra
- Job category : Purchases
- Industries : Food-processing industry – Industry, production, manufacturing and other
- Employment type : Permanent contract
- Region : Ashanti – Central – Upper East
- City : Accra
- Remote work : Hybrid
- Experience level : 5 to 10 years – More than 10 years
- Educational level : High school – Technical school – College – HND – Bachelor – Master – Doctorate
- Spoken language : english > fluent
- Number of Position(s) : 3
- Team management : Yes
