Cocoa Sourcing Manager – Fairafric

Agriculture & Agribusiness, Logistics & Supply Chain
Eastern
April 28, 2026
Full Time
Urgent
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Job Description

Job Purpose

To ensure a consistent supply of high-quality cocoa beans in line with fairafric’s production requirements and sustainability standards. The role oversees supplier relationships, farmer engagement, regulatory coordination, pricing strategies, and compliance with ethical and traceable sourcing practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source high-quality cocoa that meets fairafric’s ethical and sustainability standards.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with production needs.
  • Monitor market trends, crop forecasts, and pricing to guide procurement decisions.
  • Identify, onboard, and manage relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and aggregators to ensure a reliable and sustainable supply.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, certification, traceability, and ethical sourcing standards in collaboration with the quality team.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts, manage sourcing budgets, and optimize procurement costs, logistics, and transportation.
  • Support and implement sustainable sourcing initiatives, ensuring full traceability and contributing to environmental and social impact projects.
  • Engage with cocoa-growing communities and industry stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and promote farmer welfare.
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies, including Ghana Cocoa Board and Licensed Buying Companies, ensuring compliance with national policies.
  • Maintain accurate sourcing data and prepare reports on volumes, quality, costs, and supplier performance.

What We Are Looking For

  • Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Analytical mindset with solid problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
  • Ability to work independently and make strategic decisions.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven approach.
  • Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Work Experience

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven experience in cocoa sourcing, agribusiness procurement, or commodity trading.
  • Strong exposure to farmer engagement and supply chain operations.

Core Skills & Competencies

  • Cocoa Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of Ghana’s cocoa value chain and regulatory environment.
  • Value Chain Experience: Experience working with farmer cooperatives, Licensed Buying Companies, and regulators.
  • Sustainable Sourcing: Knowledge of certification standards and ethical sourcing practices.
  • Negotiation: Strong contract negotiation and management skills.
  • Data Analysis: Ability to analyze sourcing data and generate reports.
  • Planning & Logistics: Expertise in supply chain planning and coordination.

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