Description
Overview of Role
Predominantly working closely with the crop protection procurement manager but with fertiliser and seed business support responsibilities. Ensuring accurate and timely service from order placing to invoicing, working with Members and suppliers.
Under the supervision of procurement managers, the role will require working to negotiate prices and secure orders for the three product areas as directed and agreed both for external customers and internal subsidiaries.
Where procurement managers are engaged elsewhere, you will be confident to provide sufficient cover and service as necessary to fulfil member and supplier enquiries or queries.
The role is predominantly office based although there will a requirement for regular external visits to Members, suppliers, and relevant industry events.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Working closely with the procurement managers to implement the growth strategy
- Taking ownership of the gap analysis management utilising the current software tools
- Proactive member account management
- Benchmarking current and prospective members
- Regular communications to members regarding savings and benefits
- Provide members and agronomists with updates on product developments and regulatory changes.
- Organise technical briefings for agronomists
- Provide technical support and cost-effective alternatives for crop protection products
- Manage member order requests and enquiries via phone and email
- Provide additional support in fertiliser and seed procurement when necessary