JOB DETAILS:
Summary
Global Leaf Tanzania Limited (GLT) is the registered Company dealing in buying and selling Tobacco inside and outside the Country. GLT registered in September, 2023 and operates in Tanzania under main two regions Shinyanga and Tabora. As new company in the industry we encourage others to join the course and grow together with the company.

Job Summary
The Leaf Buyer will be responsible in supervising all buying activities during harvest time and other duties related.

Job Description
1.Responsible for buying/selecting according to farmer grade standards, allocating accurate grade for a given quality, product knowledge, Coordination of leaf center buying operations to ensure smooth and timely buying process execution.
2. To assist in the training and daily management of seasonal buyers and graders and train farmers in various quality parameters

3. Purchase company desired leaf volume at company target average farmer price and within the approved commercial estimate observing defined control procedures
4. Ensure stock management is aligned with the company stock policy & procedures

5. Monitor buying labor recruited by service providers to ensure they conform to the stipulated government and company guidelines
6. Analyze daily market data in liaison with the Leaf center management and take corrective action where gaps exist and come up with actions that can help improve the buying control environment.
7. Ensure and apply the technical concepts of official classification and internal classification of tobacco in its practical application, which are in accordance with current legislation and with the objectives of cost of purchase and blend, ensuring the physical, chemical and sensorial qualities.
8.Prepares and labels the tobacco samples as per the internal grades collected from pre-season farmer visits and from the tobacco buying line, and lays these out for inspection by Customers;
9. Proactively make a follow up on any variances after the markets ensuring that such variances are fully reconciled before the next market.
10. Perform field audits, crop verification exercises, qualitative assessment, planting estimation, and other specific demands. Carrying out seed bed and plant count verification.
11. Any other assignment as provided by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements:
1. Minimum of Diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness or Horticulture or any related field
2. Self-drive and high integrity
3. Minimum 4 years’ experience in the field with ability to demonstrate practical competence knowledge in leaf grading capabilities.
4. Good knowledge of tobacco agronomy and postharvest activities including curing, sorting, grading and baling.
5. Ability to relate physical characteristics of tobacco leaf to quality.

• All documents (Academic Credentials, Application Letter and CV) shall be in a single PDF file.