Senwes Limited is a leading South African agribusiness company that operates across the agricultural and food value chains, from the farm gate to the mill door. The company, founded in 1909, is based in Klerksdorp and provides integrated solutions, products, and services to producers and other stakeholders. Through the Senwes Grainlink division, the company provides storage, handling, procurement, and marketing of grain and oilseeds. They offer electronic silo certificates and provide market information to help farmers make informed decisions.

Description

• Senwes Grainlink is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Regional Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and increase market share profitably.
• Determine the region’s needs, develop a strategy accordingly, and manage it to reach financial targets.
• Develop, implement, and manage new products to optimise revenue from storage, marketing, and trading.
• Client portfolio management.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by adding value for internal and external stakeholders through timely, accurate, and meaningful information.
• Liaise with producers to gather, analyse, and share market information.
• Mitigate risks within Senwes Market Access by identifying new risks and establishing appropriate controls and procedures.
• Manage the region’s personnel, compliance, and development.

Requirements

• A relevant B-degree (e.g. Agriculture, Grain Marketing, Economics, or related field).
• At least 5 years’ experience in grain procurement, trading, or agricultural commodities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of the South African grain industry, including SAFEX, commodity markets, pricing mechanisms, and supply/demand dynamics.