Field Officer - Sourcing

At TakaTaka Solutions, we collect waste like other collectors, but instead of landfilling, we process it at our own sites, achieving one of the world's highest recycling rates at 95% through internal operations or local partners.

The Field Officer is responsible for meeting monthly sourcing targets for both the quality and quantity of recyclable materials. Key duties include overseeing the purchase of materials from waste pickers at assigned Buyback Centres (BBCs) in line with quality standards, managing monthly delivery schedules for aggregators, and onboarding new waste pickers while maintaining strong supplier relationships through regular check-ins. The officer will also handle waste picker grievances, conduct market research on suppliers and pricing, and coordinate daily expected deliveries with operations. Additionally, the role involves preparing trackers, attending weekly meetings, supervising Assistant Field Officers, developing budgets, proposing cost-cutting initiatives, and conducting comprehensive market research on recyclable materials to propose new models for quality improvement.

1. Achieve monthly sourcing targets for both quality and quantity.
2. Oversee the purchase of recyclable materials from waste pickers at assigned Buyback Centres (BBCs) according to quality standards.
3. Manage the monthly delivery schedule for aggregators.
4. Onboard new waste pickers and maintain relationships with existing suppliers through regular check-ins.
5. Handle waste picker grievances, update the grievance tracker, and inform the Manager via email.
6. Conduct research and gather market intelligence on suppliers, pricing, and new products or services.
7. Update daily expected deliveries and liaise with Buyback Centre supervisors/Operations.
8. Prepare and update delivery and target trackers.
9. Conduct market research surveys focused on the company's recycling fractions.
10. Attend weekly meetings with the BBC Manager.
11. Hold daily briefings with Assistant Field Officers.
12. Supervise Assistant Field Officers and ensure all tasks are completed.
13. Create budgets and proactively suggest cost-cutting initiatives.
14. Update market research survey trackers with a focus on cost reduction.
15. Conduct comprehensive market research on all recyclable materials.
16. Propose new models with a focus on material quality.
17. Achieve set purchase targets for every BBC.
18. Ensure zero unresolved waste picker issues.
19. Ensure waste pickers' D-notes are issued on time.
20. Communicate expected purchases in a timely manner.
21. Report any waste picker issues to the Buybacks Manager promptly.
22. Timely update of the weekly field tracker.

1. Hold a Diploma in Business Management.
2. Possess prior experience working in the waste recycling business.