Agri- Selector

Job Title: Agri Selector
Location: Field-Based (Procurement Zones)( Peshawar, Mansehra, DIKhan, AJK, Okara, Arifwala, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagr, DGKhan and RYKhan)

About Zarea Limited:

Zarea Limited is Pakistan’s largest and fastest-growing digital marketplace for physical commodities. We specialise in commodities, logistics, storage, financing, data & analytics, and delivering a seamless digital experience that sets us apart in the industry.

Job Summary:

The Agri Selector is responsible for executing Zarea Limited’s field-level quality verification and crop selection processes for all grains, including paddy, maize, wheat, mustard, and other commodities. This role ensures that all procured produce meets Zarea’s approved quality benchmarks, thereby supporting efficient procurement operations, minimizing risk, and maintaining supply chain integrity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Evaluation & Crop Selection

• Conduct on-ground assessment of grains at farms, mandis, collection points, and procurement centers.
• Evaluate moisture, purity, foreign matter, grain size, variety authenticity, and overall quality using standardized tools and methods.
• Approve or reject lots strictly in accordance with Zarea’s quality standards and procurement SOPs.
• Ensure prevention of adulteration, mixing, or quality manipulation during selection.

2. Procurement Process Support

• Work closely with Procurement Officers to validate selected lots before purchase.
• Ensure the correctness of weighment, crop documentation, and farmer/aggregator information.
• Advise the procurement team on market quality trends, expected variations, and risk areas.
• Support smooth and transparent procurement operations during peak seasons.

3. Quality Compliance & Assurance

• Maintain accurate testing records for each lot inspected, ensuring full compliance with Zarea policies.
• Conduct random sampling and cross-verification checks to ensure integrity.
• Report discrepancies, quality deviations, and suspected malpractice to the Manager immediately.
• Maintain separation of varieties and grades as per storage requirements.

4. Field Operations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain a strong field presence across all designated procurement points.
• Monitor loading, unloading, and handling to ensure no deterioration occurs post-selection.
• Communicate Zarea’s quality requirements to farmers, aggregators, and suppliers to improve supply quality.
• Support awareness and capacity-building activities in the field where needed.

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare detailed daily selection reports covering volumes inspected, approvals, rejections, and key observations.
• Maintain sample registers, QC logs, and digital records as per Zarea’s data management protocols.
• Provide timely feedback to management on emerging quality issues and field challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Intermediate / Diploma/BS in Agriculture or Agriculturist Food Technology Preferred
• Experience: 3-5 years of field-level procurement, quality testing, or grain grading & experience of Store/ Gowdown preferred.
• Strong knowledge of grain quality parameters and testing instruments (moisture meter, sieve set, etc.).

· Willing to work in different as areas/ field/ Mandi of Pakistan

• Familiarity with Pakistan’s agricultural production zones, mandi systems, and crop cycles.
• Strong ethical conduct and ability to make unbiased quality decisions.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and observational skills
• Integrity, transparency, and ethical judgment
• Effective communication and field coordination
• Ability to work under pressure during peak procurement seasons
• Adaptability and willingness to travel extensively

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Selection accuracy and rejection consistency
• Reduction in downstream quality complaints at mills/warehouses
• Compliance with procurement SOPs and QA standards
• Daily/seasonal inspection throughout
• Timeliness and accuracy of reporting
• Zero involvement in malpractice or non-compliance

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply by sending their updated CV to:
hr@zarea.pk

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person