ofi Future Impact Talent Trainee, Commercial – Cocoa Beans Procurement

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, ofi works with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.ofi Future Impact Talent (FIT) ProgramIgnite Your Potential. Make Real Impact.At ofi, we don’t just hire graduates — we grow future leaders. The ofi FIT Management Trainee program is your launchpad into a purpose-driven career where your ideas matter and your growth is accelerated.Program Structure: 12-month accelerated development program is designed to build a strong pipeline of next-generation talentWork on meaningful cross-functional projects that shape the future of food ingredientsFinal project presentation with senior leadersMentorship with leaders and curated learning journeyWho Should Apply?Graduating /recent degree graduates from recognised universities (≤3 years experience)Strong communication skills, leadership potential, and a growth mindsetMobility and flexibility to take on diverse assignments within their country._____________________________________________________________________________OFI FIT Trainee, Commercial - Cocoa, IndonesiaLocation: Indonesia, JakartaStart Date: 2026 Jan / JulFunction: Commercial – Cocoa Beans ProcurementAbout the ProgramJoin our dynamic 12-month Management Trainee Program under Ofi Future Impact Talent Program (ofi FIT) designed to develop future leaders in the cocoa industry. We are seeking a highly motivated and curious individual to join our Commercial team as a Management Trainee specializing in Cocoa Bean Procurement. This role offers hands-on exposure to research and deep dive into the Cocoa trading market, planning, and execution of Beans procurement, deep understanding of trading activities, manufacturing capabilities and sales demand and forecast trends and impactWhat You’ll DoProcurement Managing procurement strategies for allocated buying unit. Managing relationship with allocated suppliers. Establishing a procurement strategy for a specific unit or region. Daily communication with industry players to gather market information and understand the cocoa buying prices in the market. Quality understanding and procurement strategy. Supplier Contract management to ensure zero defaults Understanding of crop arrivals and seasonality to make buying decisions Participating in weekly global market call and giving update about Indonesia market Establishing traceability for EUDR compliance of cocoa beansStakeholder management Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth flow of business. Aligning with Sustainability team in achieving common objective of ofi cocoa for specific region or unit. Having established relationship with all warehouse landlords to ensure continued warehousing needs at appropriate ratesSystems and procedures Keep control on operations and operational losses. Making dashboards on procurement and business-related matters for better management view and decision makingAdopting improvised systems and procedures to enhance existing business model. Robust control system to safeguard cocoa stocks and quality management Learning & Development OpportunitiesStructured mentorship from experienced commercial manager.Exposure to Cocoa global market and initiatives.On the job training in industry-standard automation platforms and tools.Development of problem-solving and project management skills.Exposure to Cocoa sustainability and traceability. Loca procurement pricing strategies and Direct cost structure analysis. Who We’re Looking ForRecent graduates or final-year students majoring in Business, Supply Chain, or Trading related discipline.Strong analytical and communication skillsEagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. Proven skills/course on BI and Data Analytics an advantage. Internship or experience in physical and derivative commodity trading and procurement od raw material in FMCG or Food Industry an advantage.What You’ll GainProfessional development through mentorship and leadership engagementA potential pathway to a confirmed full-time role within the organizationExperience in working for one of the leaders in cocoa trade and Cocoa ingredients. More about Cocoa Business: We are a leading supplier of cocoa beans and cocoa ingredients, including cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and cocoa liquor, ranking among the top three processors worldwide. We are a cocoa supplier that provides great natural cocoa ingredients to customers all over the world, working with partners across the supply chain to create indulgent treats for consumers while helping to provide a positive future for cocoa. We work closely with our customers to inspire new concepts and solve for challenges they face in developing new cocoa products for their consumers, while delivering value to their business. Building on two decades of supporting farmers and cocoa-growing communities, around the world, we launched Cocoa Compass in October 2019, with the report published in 2024 winning Sustainability Report of the Year at the UK Green Business Awards! It sets challenging goals to tackle the key issues facing the cocoa supply chain by 2030, with interim milestones for action. We are proud to have already achieved, in 2020, 100% traceability and deforestation monitoring in our direct cocoa supply chain. We source from nine regions across Africa, South America and Asia and operate processing, milling, and refining facilities close to major consumption markets in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Our cocoa brand portfolio includes deZaan, with over 100 years of excellence, Unicao, Joanes, Macao, Husyman, as well as Britannia specialty fats.