Background:
The Farmers’ Service Centre (FSC) is an Abu Dhabi government initiative implemented to facilitate a change in the manner in which agriculture and agribusiness are conducted in the Western Region of the Abu Dhabi Emirate. This encompasses the entire spectrum from on-farm production to retail sales.
The broader objective encompassing a progression from a government supported agriculture sector to a more market based sector.
To do this end the Abu Dhabi Government has contracted GRM International Pty Ltd to facilitate the formation of the Abu Dhabi Farmers’ Service Centre with a view to a fully functioning, locally managed organisation in 2014.
The Farmers’ Services Centre is potentially expanding its operations into regions outside of the Western Region and is seeking professional staff to join its development.
Location:
One manager will be located in each of the following, Al Ain / Abu Dhabi / Western Region.
Overview and objectives of the role:
Directly liaising with farmers to ensure they are growing what has been planned. Procurement Managers will be interacting with the farmer day-to-day to obtain produce.
Experience
1. The candidate will possess over 5 years professional practical experience in the sector;
2. Work in rurally based commercially operated agri-business (preferred);
3. Facilitate the development of a vegetable supply program;
4. Coordinate the procurement of produce to fulfil FSC sales programs.
5. Contribute with Planning Division for the Crop Planning.
6. Coordinate with regional offices with regards to marketing and communication related matters relevant to the produce commercial activities
Other Experience
1. Experience in working within a multi-layered organizational structure with an international staffing profile and operating out of several dispersed offices;
2. Strong oral and written communication, presentation and liaison skills;
3. Detail oriented and able to analyse information from disparate sources;
4. Effective team player;
5. The candidate must be conversant with health and safety legislation, and more importantly to have the dedication to enforce industry standards at all times;
6. Ability to work and make decisions under field conditions remote from management;
If you are ready for a new challenge, please email your CV to shanawaz.abdulrehman@grminternational.com following the steps below.
1. State 'Procurement Manager’ in the subject line and state where you saw this advertisement
Applications close on 12th December 2011.
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f you are ready for a new challenge, please email your CV to shanawaz.abdulrehman@grminternational.com following the steps below.
1. State 'Procurement Manager’ in the subject line and state where you saw this advertisement
Applications close on 12th December 2011.
To keep up to date with the latest jobs and news in the development sector and GRM, follow us on facebook | linkedin | twitter.
Procurement Manager
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