SUMMARY:
From their head-office in Wellington, our client takes personalised care of fruit producers and retailers, both within South Africa and abroad. We are recruiting for their exotic fruit Procurement Manager to manage excellent relationships with farmers and suppliers.
POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS
- adequate tertiary education
- experience in procurement of fresh fruit knowledge of fruit production, packing and handling
- management experience
- computer literacy
- understanding of management and reporting systems
CHARACTERISTICS
- leadership
- flexibility
- management skills
- strategic approach to procurement
- ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
- excellent communication skills
- problem solving skills
- effective time management
- ability to work under pressure
JOB DESCRIPTION
- In cooperation with sales team, compile, execute and manage procurement strategy
- procure product according to preseason planning
- ensure requirements are met throughout the season
- liaise with sales team and suppliers to secure availability according to planned sales volumes
- canvas new suppliers and new products that will suit the sales offering
- price negotiation
- Manage the process flow between Product Coordinators and Commercial Manager
- ensure timely and effective communication between procurement team and sales team
- product coordination from farm
- Ensure all product is packed and delivered as planned
- continuously acquire information on the availability of product, changes in supply and trends within the area in relation to quality, timing, volume and weather
- ensure sufficient product is packed according to sales orders
- ensure correct packaging is used as per market requirements (ie: labels, date codes etc.)
- timely communicate to commercial sales if product is not available or according to specification.
- ensure all administration related to suppliers and product is accurately and timeously completed, including but not limited to onboarding of farmers, stockpile intakes, certifications, load out instructions, dispatch notes, complete purchase prices on the financial system.
- Quality assurance on farms
- communication of QC reports to sales team and suppliers
- management of quality standards by instruction and training on farm and packhouse level
- packing material management
- regular supplier and pack house visits.
To apply kindly e-mail your CV to using the reference: FRUBUY
