Manager Ffb Sourcing

1. FFB Sourcing Strategy

• Develop and implement an effective FFB sourcing strategy aligned with mill capacity, production targets, and business objectives. 
• Identify and develop reliable sources of FFB from plantations, estates, aggregators, traders, and independent producers. 
• Continuously assess the local FFB supply market, including availability, pricing trends, seasonality, and competitor activities. 
• Build a robust and sustainable external FFB supplier network across relevant sourcing locations. 

2. Procurement & Commercial Management

• Lead negotiations with FFB suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms. 
• Establish appropriate supplier agreements, purchase arrangements, and commercial frameworks. 
• Evaluate the financial impact of sourcing decisions, including transportation, quality deductions, logistics costs, and other associated costs. 
• Ensure procurement activities deliver optimal value while maintaining required quality and supply volumes. 

3. Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key FFB suppliers and strategic sourcing partners. 
• Develop supplier performance management mechanisms covering volume, quality, pricing, reliability, and compliance. 
• Identify and resolve supplier-related issues promptly to maintain uninterrupted FFB supply. 

4. Mill Supply & Capacity Optimization

• Work closely with Mill Operations to understand daily, weekly, and monthly FFB requirements. 
• Monitor actual FFB intake against planned requirements and take corrective action where supply gaps arise. 
• Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure timely movement and delivery of purchased FFB to the mill. 

5. Quality Management

• Ensure purchased FFB meets the company's required quality standards. 
• Monitor key quality parameters, including ripeness, freshness, contamination, and foreign materials. 
• Work with mill and quality teams to investigate supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions. 
• Monitor rejection rates and quality-related deductions to improve overall procurement performance. 

6. Market Intelligence & Pricing

• Monitor local and regional FFB market prices and competitor buying activities. 
• Provide management with regular intelligence on market movements, supply availability, and pricing outlook. 

8. Compliance, Controls & Governance

• Ensure all FFB procurement activities comply with company policies, approved procurement procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. 
• Maintain proper documentation and records of supplier onboarding, purchases, pricing, contracts, and transactions. 
• Implement appropriate controls to minimize procurement fraud, price manipulation, conflict of interest, and supply-related risks. 
• Work closely with Finance, Internal Audit, Legal, and Operations to ensure transparency and proper governance. 

9. Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare regular reports on FFB sourcing volumes, prices, supplier performance, mill utilization, and procurement costs. 
• Track sourcing KPIs and provide management with actionable recommendations. 
• Monitor budget performance and identify opportunities for cost savings. 
• Provide forecasts of FFB availability and expected procurement requirements. 
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier databases. 

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture,  Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. 
• Professional certification in Procurement/Supply Chain or relevant agricultural discipline is an advantage. 
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, with significant experience in FFB sourcing, palm oil, agricultural commodities, procurement, or plantation operations. Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial/senior sourcing or procurement position. 
• Strong knowledge of the palm oil value chain and FFB procurement ecosystem. 
• Demonstrated experience managing external suppliers and negotiating commercial agreements. 
• Experience working with palm oil mills, plantations, aggregators, traders, or independent FFB suppliers is highly desirable. 
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Role Profile

This position is best suited to a commercially strong palm oil/agribusiness professional who understands the FFB market, has an established supplier network, can negotiate effectively, and can balance price, volume, quality, and mill capacity to maximize the company's overall profitability.