Proximity Designs is hiring a
Your Mission
Proximity Designs is a leading social enterprise, delivering impactful agricultural products to farmers in Myanmar. As we look forward to scaling up our operations to reach 1 million farmers in the next 3 years, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Lead to ensure timely and cost-efficient supply for an increasing demand of our products. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Proximity Designs’ procurement activities, overseeing the entire purchasing process, and developing effective procurement strategies.
Once You’re Here, You Will:
Supplier Relations Management
Procurement Process Management
Team Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing procurement team, setting objectives and evaluating performance.
Manage the procurement budget and ensure cost-effectiveness in purchasing activities.
Prepare and present reports on procurement progress and performance to senior management.
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In return…
You’ll earn a competitive salary, with medical benefits, and incredible opportunities to develop your career. You can expect an annual impact bonus, an amazing office with the forward-thinking people and world-class training opportunities through Proximity School.
You’ll get to see more of the world, with the potential for international travel to conferences and events to keep your skills sharp.
And, ultimately, you’ll have the opportunity to change lives in Myanmar for the better, while doing groundbreaking work.
About Proximity
Proximity Designs is tackling globally important issues at the nexus of climate change, deep poverty, food insecurity, inequality and political conflict. We do this by helping hundreds of thousands of rural people care for their soils, grow more food, earn better incomes and build resilience against climate change. We address a critical government and market failure, by designing and delivering products and services needed to make farming families more productive, profitable and environmentally sustainable. We offer our low-income customers a suite of innovative and affordable farm solutions such as micro-irrigation systems, bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides, soil health testing kits, on-call crop protection services and farm loans.
Over the past 20 years, we’ve generated USD 782 million in additional income for 1.2 million poor farming households across rural Myanmar. With this income increase, farmers can invest in their future: education for their children, more nutritious food, better healthcare and investments in their farms or other village enterprises.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining us, please click Apply to submit your application.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis without regards to race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or marital status, and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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