Vendor & Strategic Partnerships Executive

Responsibilities:

• Identify, acquire, and onboard new vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Build relationships with hatcheries, feed manufacturers, animal health companies, equipment suppliers, and other agribusinesses.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, margins, payment terms, and partnership agreements.
• Expand Agrofount's product categories and supplier coverage.
• Develop strategic partnerships with agricultural organisations and businesses.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors and partners.
• Identify opportunities for exclusive deals, better pricing, and improved commercial terms.
• Work with Sales to ensure products and pricing remain competitive.
• Work with Operations to ensure supplier availability and reliable fulfilment.
• Track vendor performance and partnership opportunities.

Requirements:

• Experience in partnerships, vendor management, procurement, business development, or a related commercial role.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Proven ability to identify, develop, and close commercial partnerships.
• Good understanding of pricing, margins, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in agriculture, poultry, agritech, FMCG, or agricultural inputs is a strong advantage.
• Existing relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, or agribusinesses are an added advantage.
• Self-driven and comfortable building relationships from the ground up.

Note: Performance will be measured by quality vendors onboarded, supplier coverage, negotiated pricing and margins, partnership value, product availability, and commercial terms secured.