Acquisition Associate

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About this Position We are looking for a hands-on Acquisition Associate to join our Astro Farm commercial team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in expanding our vendor ecosystem for fresh produce, specifically vegetables and fruits (both local and imported).

Job Description: As our Astronaut, your missions are:

• Approach, acquire, and onboard prospective vendors for fresh vegetables and fruits, including local suppliers and import vendors.
• Manage direct volume contracts with farmers and suppliers across primary agricultural regions in Java (West, Central, East Java) and Lampung.
• Conduct regular vendor visits to establish strong rapport, evaluate operations, and maintain ongoing commercial relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, volume allocation, and planting/harvesting schedules to secure optimal supply stability and better margins.
• Perform continuous price comparison and performance analysis across vendors to ensure competitive edge and cost efficiency.
• Support strategic hulu initiatives, including upcoming setups for physical trading hubs and direct upstream sourcing.
• Operate in a mobile environment, conducting frequent site visits across industrial and distribution zones and farm sites.

Job Requirements: In order to launch the missions successfully, you need to have:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Agribusiness, Food Technology, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of purchasing/procurement processes and supplier management.
• Good understanding of vendor management.
• Knowledge of fresh produce, food ingredients, or F&B products would be advantageous.
• Basic commercial knowledge, including price comparison, cost consideration, and purchasing decisions.
• Proven experience in vendor acquisition or supply chain within the agriculture industry, preferably from an agriculture tech startup or fresh supply chain company.
• Experience in managing or communicating with fresh produce import vendors is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills to deal with diverse stakeholders, from local farmers to import vendors.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to conduct price benchmarking, performance metrics evaluation, and margin impact assessment.
• High adaptability and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment.