Responsible Sourcing Manager

Role Overview

At SFI Agri Commodities, we are a dynamic agricultural commodities trading company with a strong focus on the global cocoa market. Through leveraging the deep industry expertise of our parent company Sunbeth Global Concepts, we have quickly emerged as a trusted player in the sourcing and export of high quality agro commodities, including cocoa beans, cashew nuts, sesame seeds, and soya beans.

Contract: Full time

Location: London, Hybrid

Reporting: Head of Commodities Trading

SFI Agri is seeking a Responsible Sourcing Manager to manage its sourcing operations and sales contracts, based in London. The role requires a highly experienced commodity professional with an in depth understanding of the cocoa origin operations, procurement and marketing. The role involves advising and supporting our origin companies and procurement operations on responsible sourcing and sustainable program contract management.

The role assists the trader in managing the sourcing of cocoa and other commodities for key clients from Sunbeth Global Concept Limited, as well as from other exporters / traders, whilst managing current and developing new client relationships. The successful candidate is expected to leverage an existing cocoa and chocolate client network, as well as to introduce new clients.

The successful candidate will assist the trader to develop and manage strategic partnerships with clients, achieving key performance metrics, and keeping abreast of market and sustainability trends.

Responsibilities

• Support the trading function in developing sales and purchase forecast in line with sustainability goals and EUDR and/or similar policies
• Physical position monitoring
• Sales and purchase contract oversight
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, brokers and regulators
• Participate in, and contribute to, new business development strategy and planning
• Collaborate on Sunbeth SFI Agri’s sustainable and responsible procurement programs and credentials
• Sourcing
• Communicate and manage the sourcing strategy with Sunbeth in origins for cocoa and other products
• Manage the supplier development process
• Ensure compliance with certification requirements and sustainability commitments
• Design and implement full supply chain traceability system
• Monitor crop development in key origins and S&D views
• Support the development of longer-term sourcing strategies with key external suppliers
• New Origin and Commodity Development
• Conduct market analysis and forecasting to identify new trading opportunities in existing and new origins and commodities
• Support and coach the set-up of new origins operations with procurement / export / marketing expertise
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global market developments, geopolitical events, and supply-demand dynamics

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or MSc) in a relevant discipline is preferred

Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of global commodities markets, including trading processes, pricing mechanisms, and supply chain dynamics
• Comprehensive understanding of supply chain models for smallholder agricultural crops in Africa
• Familiarity with commodity logistics and contract management
• Comprehensive understanding of smallholder cocoa sustainability programming

Experience

• Strong track record and in-depth experience in a physical commodity trading environment, with exposure to trade, sourcing and sustainability.
• Proven ability and experience in supply chain management with a cocoa/chocolate company
• Analytical mindset
• Data management abilities
• High ethical standards and commitment to regulatory compliance
• Results-driven with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
• Adaptability to changing market conditions
• Attention to detail and a disciplined approach to managing client and supplier relationships

Benefits and Perks

As a fairly new company, we’re still in the early stages of building out our perks and benefits, which makes this an exciting time to join us. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape our workplace culture and the kind of employee experience we create as we grow.

That said, here’s what we currently offer:

• Flexible, hybrid working environment
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension
• Enhanced parental leave

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Business Development

Industries

• Wholesale Raw Farm Products

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