Cacao Sourcing Manager

Cacao Sourcing Manager

Reports to: Head of Factory

JOB PURPOSE

Develop and implement strategies and plans for sourcing cocoa beans negotiate contracts with suppliers manage relationships with cocoa farmers/ fermenters develop sustainable agricultural projects as well as ensure the reliability efficiency and sustainability of our cocoa supply chain.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Cocoa bean supply management SOURCING

1. Surveying:

Assess the potential of new areas and new fermenters to expand and develop cocoa material areas/ list of suppliers ensure sustainable cocoa supply.

2. Selecting Cocoa Bean and Logistics:

Manage and be responsible for the quantity and quality of purchased cocoa beans based on the initial target. Responsible for the process of procuring beans from farm to warehouse and improving fermentation on the farm.

Followup figure out the support solution for financial or technical issues to ensure a sustainable cacao supply.

Based on the longterm development goal of the company build up the appropriate purchase and development strategy for cocoa bean supply.

Plan the Sourcing teams annual budget and ensure the sourcing expenses have been used effectively.

Provide timely support and advice for the team to ensure work efficiency.

3. Fermentation support:

Support fermenters to improve the quality to match Marous standard.

Assess the capacity and facilities and calculate the budget for the support of fermentation and drying equipment.

Develop fermentation methods to create new flavors for Marou Vision and Developing.

Setting operating and managing new fermentation stations of the company (manpower infrastructure logistics and costs).

4. Building and developing relationships:

Maintain and develop the relationship with fermenters/podfarmers.

Cacao teamwork (Sourcing and Technical Advice members).

5. Teamwork in Marou.

Develop and implement agricultural development projects and build sustainable relationships with farmers (SEEDLING PROGRAM & TECHNICAL ADVISOR)

Build and implement agricultural development projects to deliver good agricultural practices to the farmers and stakeholders as well as constructing and developing a good farmer community and be the bond between Marou and the cacao farmers and stakeholders.

Develop technical seedling and financial support programs for farmers for sustainable development in farms and keep the relationship close towards a shared and sustainable cacao community.

Facilitate setting up demonstration farms and cooperative farms.

Build up and maintain relations with local government and research organizations to coordinate approaches in agriculture development and marketing.

Secure:

Longterm strategy for the cocoa bean.

Set up & operate fermentation stations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Food Technology Biotechnology Agriculture Economics Supply Chain Management or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in agriculture supply chains/ sourcing (cocoa coffee or agricultural materials)
• Experience in working with farmers/ fermentors is an advantage
• Fluent in English is a must (spoken & written)
• Willing to travel on a regular
• Experience related to warehouse operations transportation distribution and internal facilities (outsourced transportation costs fleet costs etc.)
• Having a legal understanding of land ownership or experience in working with local authorities to develop crop areas and promote cocoa development is an advantage
• Good management skills and highquality project delivery experiences.
• Strategic thinking and vision
• Problemsolving skills
• Good presentation & communication skills;
• Skills & Behaviors: Responsible honest dynamic brave enthusiastic; Leadership ownership; Resultdriven mindset; High commitment.

Remote Work :

No