Buyer Fruit & Packaging

START DATE : A.S.A.P / ImmediateREQUIREMENTS:Grade 12At least 4 years of fruit or vegetable buying experience, preferable in an industrial environmentDegree in Agriculture or B-com with an agricultural backgroundRegular travel locally, where overnight stays might be requiredExperience in working with Microsoft Office as well as ERP systems like Sage, SAP, Pastel evolutionValid driver's license and reliable vehicleFluent in English is required, Afrikaans and other languages is seen as an advantage DUTIES: Maintain and increase the supply network of fruit and packaging to meet the yearly production requirementsDaily communication with the production, logistic, quality and planning to supply the required raw materials in time to meet production demandCreate a yearly and monthly purchase budget in line with the demand and the fruit seasonsAssess local market conditions and identify current and prospective new fruit supply opportunitiesShare knowledge with sales team on availability, prices and crop outlook and market developmentMaintain and build good relationships with farmers & packers, with regular visits around South AfricaEnsure quality standards and pesticide residues are metManage and maintain purchase prices, orders and contracts within the ERP systemMonthly reporting on SOH, order levels and pricesCalculate & negotiate purchase prices based on global market information of final products in combination with our internal cost priceImprove the presence and reputation of the company in the farming community and the different fruit associations in South AfricaImprove the overall sustainability profile of the supply chain HOURS: Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00