Snr Category Manager - Fresh Produce

About Nile.ag

Nile’s mission is to enhance the livelihoods of both farmers and consumers throughout Africa. By providing a digital ecosystem that streamlines trading and transactions, we help farmers improve their economic viability while ensuring food remains affordable for consumers. Our all-in-one application allows farmers to sell produce, access funds, and manage input procurement and financing.

We are a high-growth company backed by institutional investors, including Naspers and the Dutch Development Bank (FMO). Our founding team brings together experience from world-class organizations such as Amazon, J.P. Morgan, and Luno. Learn more about us e.ag/about

We are committed to building a high-performing team that is passionate about fundamentally transforming Africa’s food systems. Our work environment is fast-paced, modern, and fun, reflecting the nature of our high-growth business. We operate daily based on our core values, which form the foundation of all our decisions.

At Nile, we see roles as an opportunity for personal development. As our business grows, so will the scope of your role. Today, our team requires a Snr Category Manager report directly to one of our Directors. The successful applicant will take ownership of the following functions:

• Cultivating and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with key farmers.
• Collaborating with the software engineering team to drive improvements in sourcing systems and processes.
• Working closely with Nile’s logistics team to enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
• Developing management metrics and reporting to rigorously track the performance of the sourcing function.
• Managing a team of farmer relationship managers, with each specializing in a specific fresh produce category or growing region.

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in fresh produce procurement, ideally gained at retailers, exporters, aggregators, or traders.
• Proven experience in managing and leading a team.
• A quick learner, capable of adapting swiftly to the complexity of a hyper-growth start-up environment.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems in a pragmatic way.
• Experience with the implementation of new supply chain systems and/or processes.

• Nile offers competitive remuneration, with opportunities to advance your career within a fast-growing company.
• We offer a vibrant work environment where you get to collaborate with highly motivative team members.