Sourcing, Aggregation and Market Linkage Officer

• PositionSourcing, Aggregation and Market Linkage Officer
• CompanyStartHub Africa
• LocationBukoto, Kampala, Uganda
• Job TypeContract
• CategoryAgriculture, Procurement & Logistics, NGO Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryAgriculture and food supply chains
• DepartmentNot stated in the advert.
• DeadlineFriday, 13 November 2026

StartHub Africa says its mission is to empower African entrepreneurs to shape the continent’s future. It describes itself as a hybrid social venture that brings together an NGO and SHA Consulting Group.

Its website highlights support for local manufacturing, entrepreneurship programmes and consulting work across East Africa. Under its Agenda 2033, StartHub Africa aims to support more than 100 businesses, each reaching annual revenue of US$200,000.

The position secures materials and inputs for StartHub Africa’s in-house production and, where relevant, for SMEs in its programmes. It spans procurement from supplier sourcing and price negotiation through quality checks, delivery follow-up and records. The officer also develops supply relationships with farmer groups and cooperatives, coordinates purchases and farmer payments, and supports year-round availability by tracking crops and seasons.

Beyond sourcing, the role builds a practical aggregation and market-linkage chain: bulking crops, grading and weighing produce, managing dry and pest-controlled storage, and keeping Odoo stock records aligned with physical inventory. It also develops relationships with processors, exporters, wholesalers and institutional buyers, secures contract terms and coordinates deliveries. Imports of cashew nuts and other products add customs, permit and clearing-agent coordination. The role combines local farmer supply, manufacturing inputs, bulk sales, imports and procurement integrity.

• Source raw materials (e.g. beans, nuts, grains, honey), packaging, stickers and other inputs for in-house production.
• Help SMEs in our programmes find raw materials and inputs where needed.
• Plan purchases with the Manufacturing Lead so production never stops because something is missing.
• Find suppliers, get quotes, negotiate prices and follow up on deliveries.
• Keep a list of reliable suppliers for everything we buy.
• Follow market prices and seasons, and advise on the best time to buy.
• Agree with the Manufacturing Lead and Food Scientist what good quality looks like for each input.
• Check everything that comes in (e.g. moisture, dirt and stones, mould, damaged grain, packaging faults) and reject what is not good enough.
• Work with suppliers and farmers to fix quality problems.
• Record where every batch of raw material came from.
• Find and build strong, long-term relationships with farmer groups, cooperatives and other suppliers.
• Agree on supply with them: quantities, quality, price and payment.
• Train farmers on our quality needs and good drying, sorting and storage.
• Know which crops are available where and when, so we have supply all year.
• Make sure farmers and suppliers are paid correctly and on time.
• Start and manage buying selected crops in bulk, including collection, weighing and grading.
• Set up and manage our stores, including first in, first out, pest control, keeping produce dry and keeping the store clean.
• Keep stock records correct and up to date in our system (Odoo), and inform the Manufacturing Lead in good time when stock is running low.
• Keep losses during storage as low as possible.
• Identify and build relationships with large buyers for aggregated crops, such as processors, exporters, wholesalers and institutional buyers.
• Negotiate and secure bulk supply contracts, including volumes, quality, price, delivery and payment terms.
• Coordinate delivery to buyers and make sure contract terms on quantity and quality are met.
• Handle imports of cashew nuts and other products, from finding a supplier to delivery at our premises.
• Compare suppliers on the full cost, including transport, taxes and clearing.
• Work with clearing agents to get the right documents and permits and clear goods through customs.
• Track shipments so goods arrive on time and in good condition.
• Keep all quotes, orders, delivery notes and invoices in order.
• Keep an up-to-date list of suppliers, farmer groups and cooperatives, with contacts, prices and quality.
• Give a short monthly report on what was bought, prices, stock levels and any problems.
• Follow StartHub Africa’s procurement policy, including getting competitive quotes.
• Declare any conflict of interest, and never accept gifts, commissions or favours from suppliers.
• Comply with StartHub Africa’s safeguarding policy, share reporting channels with farmer groups, and report concerns promptly.

Required Education

• A certificate, diploma or degree in agriculture, agribusiness, procurement or a related field is an added advantage; the advert says experience matters more than formal qualifications.

Work Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience sourcing or aggregating agricultural produce (e.g. grains, beans, nuts).
• Hands-on experience with aggregation and managing storage.
• Experience working with farmer groups and cooperatives.

Additional Requirements

• Able to judge the quality of produce (e.g. moisture, grading, mould).
• Willing to travel often within Uganda, including to rural areas.
• A good negotiator who is good with numbers.
• Basic computer skills (e.g. Excel or Google Sheets) and willingness to learn new systems.
• Experience importing goods, including working with clearing agents and customs, is an added advantage.
• An existing network of farmer groups, cooperatives or suppliers is an added advantage.
• Experience with cashew nuts, beans, white sorghum, millet, soy, honey, chia seeds, green pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds is an added advantage.
• Fluency in Luganda or other local languages is an added advantage.
• A valid driving or motorcycle licence is an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Agricultural sourcing and supplier comparison: Source produce, packaging and other production inputs; compare supplier quotes and full costs, and track market prices and seasons.
• Produce quality assessment: Assess moisture, grading, mould, foreign matter, damaged grain and packaging faults against agreed quality requirements.
• Aggregation, storage and stock control: Coordinate collection, weighing, grading and storage, and maintain accurate stock records in Odoo.
• Bulk buyer contracts and delivery: Negotiate contract terms for volume, quality, price, delivery and payment, and coordinate buyer deliveries.
• Imports and records: Compare landed costs, coordinate customs documentation and permits with clearing agents, and maintain procurement records.
• Spreadsheets and business systems: Use basic Excel or Google Sheets skills and show willingness to learn new systems.

Soft Skills

• Negotiation: The advert calls for a good negotiator who is good with numbers.
• Integrity: The advert requires honesty, conflict-of-interest disclosure and refusal of supplier gifts, commissions or favours.
• Organisation and care with records: Keep supplier, farmer, purchasing, stock and reporting records organised and accurate.
• Relationship building: Build strong, long-term working relationships with farmers, cooperatives, suppliers and bulk buyers.

Benefits are not stated in the advert.

• Coordinate sourcing from farm and supplier relationships through aggregation, storage and manufacturing inputs.
• Help build long-term supply agreements with farmer groups and cooperatives.
• Develop buyer relationships and negotiate bulk crop contracts.
• Manage both local procurement and imports of cashew nuts and other products.
• Work directly with crop quality, storage controls and supply continuity.
• Use Odoo stock records and help keep physical inventory aligned with the system.
• Contribute to SME input access as well as StartHub Africa’s in-house production.

Open the StartHub Africa Sourcing, Aggregation and Market Linkage Officer vacancy page and use its Apply Here button to submit your application by Friday, 13 November 2026.

• Checked on 10 November 2026 against StartHub Africa's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 13 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Agriculture jobs in Uganda: careers and salaries. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.