Strategic Sourcing Manager, Agri Business

Job Description

Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager, Agri Business

Company Name: ACI PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Group of Companies

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture
• Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

• Professional certification (CIPS, APICS, or equivalent) preferred

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Group of Companies

• 8-10+ years of experience in agricultural sourcing, commodity procurement, or agri supply chain

• Strong experience in commodity markets and price risk management

• Proven leadership experience managing sourcing teams or multiple categories

• Experience in managing raw material volatility and supplier risk

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen

ACI is one of Bangladesh's leading conglomerates, operating across Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Brands, Agribusiness and Retail with a clear mission to improve quality of life through responsible growth and innovation. Guided by integrity and driven by impact, we build trusted brands while empowering talent to lead, innovate and grow. From Bangladesh to global markets, ACI offers a high-impact growth mandate, exposure to leadership and the opportunity to build at scale within a purpose-driven, performance-oriented culture.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager, Agri Business is responsible for defining and governing the sourcing strategy for agricultural commodities and agri-related inputs to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and long-term sustainability

What You Will Do

• Define and implement sourcing strategies for key agricultural commodities and inputs

• Develop seasonal sourcing plans aligned with crop cycles and demand forecasts

• Lead make-or-buy and contract farming strategy where applicable

• Establish structured supplier ecosystem models (farmers, aggregators, traders, processors)

• Lead, coach, and develop Sourcing Category Leads and sourcing professionals

• Build strong succession pipelines and talent capability across categories

• Set clear performance objectives aligned with enterprise value targets

• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and commercial excellence

• Elevate negotiation capability and strategic thinking within the team

• Own sourcing value creation targets (cost savings, cash flow, risk reduction, innovation impact)

• Define and track enterprise sourcing KPIs

• Sponsor major negotiations and strategic supplier engagements

• Act as senior sourcing advisor to Business Unit leaders

• Partner closely with Business Units, Finance, Legal, and Operations.

• Represent sourcing in transformation programs and strategic forums

Who You are

• A strategic thinker with enterprise-wide perspective

• A confident people leader who develops talent and builds strong teams

• Commercially sharp and financially literate

• Resilient under pressure in volatile commodity environments

Reports to: Head of Strategic Sourcing and Category Management