Area Agri Sourcing Manager

Nestle SA; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Pakistan is seeking an Area Agri. Sourcing Manager to drive agriculture extension and development, delivering sustainable sourcing of fresh milk and other raw materials.

You will promote modern farming practices, onboard new farmers, and act as a trusted advisor to suppliers while ensuring Nestlé and local regulatory compliance. Deliver and plan to achieve regional KPIs, build farmer capability, and develop direct-sourcing channels.

Qualifications

• University degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Agronomy or related discipline.
• Preferably 2-3 years of experience in the dairy, agriculture, or agronomy sector.
• Understanding rural communities, farmer-development approaches, and agricultural raw-material production systems.
• Knowledge of modern dairy-farm management, fodder production, sustainable farming practices, and raw-material sourcing.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment, food safety, hygiene, quality assurance and sustainability requirements.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with farmers, suppliers, government authorities, NGOs and internal business partners.
• Fluency in English and relevant local language(s).
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, integrity and the composure to manage challenging field situations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, make practical decisions, move with speed and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regional business KPIs and raw-material sourcing targets through effective planning and efficient use of available resources and assets.
• Drive the sourcing, collection and timely delivery of quality fresh milk and other agricultural raw materials in line with business specifications and requirements.
• Build the capability of existing farmers and new investors by providing technical guidance on dairy and agricultural investments, modern farming practices and sustainable production systems.
• Develop long-term, sustainable direct-sourcing channels by identifying and onboarding new farmers, suppliers and agripreneurs within the region.
• Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to suppliers, helping them improve farm productivity, raw-material quality and overall profitability.
• Guide the Regional Agri. Sourcing Manager in developing effective strategies for fresh milk and agricultural raw-material volumes and supply continuity.
• Promote Nestlé as the farmers' best business partner by ensuring responsive support, implementing farmer-development initiatives and contributing to social and rural-development projects.
• Coach farmers and Milk Sourcing Agents to improve quality parameters for dairy and agricultural raw materials and meet food-safety, hygiene and quality-assurance requirements.
• Build strong relationships with farmers, suppliers, government authorities, associations, NGOs and other agencies to support livestock, agriculture and rural development.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé policies, applicable local requirements, the WHO Code and Local Code while executing all sourcing and farmer engagement activities.

Skills

English fluency

Rural development

Stakeholder management

Agriculture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Job Description:

Location: Burewala, Pakistan
Department: Agriculture Services
Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications: University degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Agronomy or a related discipline.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Area Agri. Sourcing Manager, you will drive agriculture extension and development activities across the assigned region to build the capability of farmers and agripreneurs while delivering business results. You will be responsible for the sustainable sourcing and collection of quality fresh milk and other agricultural raw materials, ensuring compliance with Nestlé requirements and promoting modern farming practices that improve productivity, quality and profitability.

A DAY IN LIFE.

• Deliver regional business KPIs and raw-material sourcing targets through effective planning and efficient use of available resources and assets.
• Drive the sourcing, collection and timely delivery of quality fresh milk and other agricultural raw materials in line with business specifications and requirements.
• Build the capability of existing farmers and new investors by providing technical guidance on dairy and agricultural investments, modern farming practices and sustainable production systems.
• Develop long-term, sustainable direct-sourcing channels by identifying and onboarding new farmers, suppliers and agripreneurs within the region.
• Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to suppliers, helping them improve farm productivity, raw-material quality and overall profitability.
• Guide the Regional Agri. Sourcing Manager in developing effective strategies for fresh milk and agricultural raw-material volumes and supply continuity.
• Promote Nestlé as the farmers' best business partner by ensuring responsive support, implementing farmer-development initiatives and contributing to social and rural-development projects.
• Coach farmers and Milk Sourcing Agents to improve quality parameters for dairy and agricultural raw materials and meet food-safety, hygiene and quality-assurance requirements.
• Build strong relationships with farmers, suppliers, government authorities, associations, NGOs and other agencies to support livestock, agriculture and rural development.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé policies, applicable local requirements, the WHO Code and Local Code while executing all sourcing and farmer engagement activities.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL

• University degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Agronomy or related discipline.
• Preferably 2-3 years of experience in the dairy, agriculture, or agronomy sector.
• Understanding rural communities, farmer-development approaches, and agricultural raw-material production systems.
• Knowledge of modern dairy-farm management, fodder production, sustainable farming practices, and raw-material sourcing.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment, food safety, hygiene, quality assurance and sustainability requirements.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with farmers, suppliers, government authorities, NGOs and internal business partners.
• Fluency in English and relevant local language(s).
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, integrity and the composure to manage challenging field situations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, make practical decisions, move with speed and continuous learning.

Requirements: