Commercial Lead - Oilseed/Edible Oil Business

About the Role:

Our client is looking for a dynamic and commercially driven professional to lead the oilseed procurement and edible oil sales operations in Zimbabwe. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end commercial value chain - from sourcing oilseeds to selling processed oil - ensuring profitability, supply continuity, and market expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead procurement of oilseeds from local and regional markets

- Drive sales of edible oil, managing institutional, trade, and bulk customers

- Develop and execute commercial strategies to maximize margins and optimize supply-demand balance

- Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, aggregators, traders, and customers

- Monitor market trends, pricing movements, and competitor activities

- Ensure effective contract negotiation, execution, and risk management

- Coordinate with operations, finance, and logistics teams for smooth execution

- Manage working capital, inventory planning, and profitability targets

- Drive business growth and expand market share in the region

Candidate Profile:

- 7-12 years of relevant experience in oilseed procurement and/or edible oil trading/sales

- Strong understanding of agri-commodity markets and value chain dynamics

- Proven commercial acumen with experience handling P&L responsibility

- Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

- Experience working in African markets will be an advantage

- MBA from a premier institute (mandatory)

Key Competencies:

- Commercial mindset with strong execution ability

- Market intelligence and price risk awareness

- Leadership and team coordination skills

- Ability to operate independently in a growth-oriented environment