REQUIREMENTS
Adequate tertiary qualification
Experience in procurement and program management of fresh fruit, specifically grapes and citrus
Excellent technical knowledge on product and post harvesting
Proven record of successfully building and managing relationships
Management experience
Computer literate
Understanding of management and reporting systems
Available to travel regularly
CHARACTERISTICS
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team
Easily adaptable
Management skills
Strategic approach to procurement
Problem solving skills
Effective time management
JOB DESCRIPTION
In co-operation with sales team, compile, execute and manage procurement strategy
- Procure product according to pre-season planning
- Ensure requirements are met throughout the season
- Liaise with sales team and suppliers to secure availability according to planned sales volumes
- Canvass new suppliers and new products that will suit our sales offering
- Price negotiation
Build and maintain existing, and new relationships with growers successfully
Manage the process flow between Product Coordinators and Commercial Manager
- Ensure timely and effective communication between procurement team and sales team
- Product co-ordination from farm to cold-room
Ensure all produce 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 (i.e.
labels, date codes etc.
)
- Timely communication to commercial sales team 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, stock file intakes, certifications, loadout instructions, dispatch
notes, complete purchase prices on the financial system
Quality assurance on farms, in packhouses and in cold-rooms
- 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 packhouse visits