Regional Agricultural Sourcing & Farmer Growth Lead

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

Job summary

Nestlé SA in Burewala, Pakistan, is seeking an Area Agri. Sourcing Manager to drive agriculture extension and development, building farmer capability and ensuring sustainable sourcing of fresh milk and other materials.

You will lead regional sourcing, onboard farmers and agripreneurs, and promote modern farming practices while ensuring Nestlé standards. Applicants should have a university degree in agriculture or related field, with 2–3 years in dairy/agriculture sectors, and fluency in English

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 and agricultural raw-material production systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regional business KPIs and raw-material sourcing targets through planning and efficient use of resources.
• Drive sourcing, collection and timely delivery of quality fresh milk and other agricultural raw materials per specs.
• Develop farmers and investors by providing technical guidance on dairy investments and sustainable farming practices.
• Develop long-term direct-sourcing channels by onboarding new farmers, suppliers and agripreneurs in the region.
• Act as a subject-matter expert to suppliers, helping them improve farm productivity and profitability.
• Guide strategies for fresh milk and agricultural volumes and supply continuity.
• Promote Nestlé as the farmer’s best business partner via farmer-development initiatives and rural projects.
• Coach farmers and Milk Sourcing Agents to meet food-safety, hygiene and quality requirements.
• Build relationships with farmers, suppliers, government authorities, NGOs and internal partners.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé policies and local requirements during sourcing activities.

Skills

Dairy knowledge

Rural community understanding

Sourcing & supplier management

Farmer development

Education

University degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Agronomy or related discipline

Job description

Nestlé SA in Burewala, Pakistan, is seeking an Area Agri. Sourcing Manager to drive agriculture extension and development, building farmer capability and ensuring sustainable sourcing of fresh milk and other materials.

You will lead regional sourcing, onboard farmers and agripreneurs, and promote modern farming practices while ensuring Nestlé standards. Applicants should have a university degree in agriculture or related field, with 2–3 years in dairy/agriculture sectors, and fluency in English