Junior Farm Sourcing Specialist

ChipChip.Social, a dynamic e-commerce startup, is dedicated to providing outstanding online shopping experiences. We are in search of a skilled Junior Farm Sourcing Specialist to join our vendor team and contribute to our growth and success.

Role Overview:

The Junior Farm Sourcing Specialist at Chipchip.Social plays a pivotal role in fostering strong relationships with local farmers and ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality produce for our business. This role involves direct interaction with farmers, negotiating deals, assessing product quality, and overseeing the logistics of farm-to-warehouse sourcing

Responsibilities:

• Identify local farms and farmers suitable for collaboration.
• Establish initial contact with farmers, explaining ChipChip.Social's requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules with farmers.
• Regularly visit farms to inspect produce quality and ensure adherence to ChipChip.Social standards.
• Provide guidelines to farmers regarding best practices for cultivation and harvesting.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to arrange transportation from farms to the warehouse.
• Monitor the transportation process to ensure timely and safe delivery of produce.
• Maintain strong relationships with farmers, addressing any concerns promptly.
• Act as a liaison between ChipChip.Social and farmers, facilitating smooth communication.
• Keep detailed records of sourcing transactions, including quantities, prices, and farmer information.
• Provide regular reports to the management team regarding farm sourcing activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply chain management, agriculture, business, or a related field.
• No experience required; recent graduates are welcome to apply
• Familiarity with local farming communities and agricultural networks is a plus 
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Willingness to travel to local farms for on-site visits and meetings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to upholding ethical and sustainable sourcing practices