Buyer Fruit

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Status Staffing Full time
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EMPLOYMENT TYPE    :           Permanent
SECTOR                          :           Food Production
BASIC SALARY              :           Market related
START DATE                  :           A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Grade 12
  • At least 4 years of fruit or vegetable buying experience, preferable in an industrial environment
  • Degree in Agriculture or B-com with an agricultural background
  • Regular travel locally, where overnight stays might be required
  • Experience in working with Microsoft Office as well as ERP systems like Sage, SAP, Pastel evolution
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
  • Fluent 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 requirements
  • Daily communication with the production, logistic, quality and planning to supply the required raw materials in time to meet production demand
  • Create a yearly and monthly purchase budget in line with the demand and the fruit seasons
  • Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective new fruit supply opportunities
  • Share knowledge with sales team on availability, prices and crop outlook and market development
  • Maintain and build good relationships with farmers & packers, with regular visits around South Africa
  • Ensure quality standards and pesticide residues are met
  • Manage and maintain purchase prices, orders and contracts within the ERP system
  • Monthly reporting on SOH, order levels and prices
  • Calculate & negotiate purchase prices based on global market information of final products in combination with our internal cost price
  • Improve the presence and reputation of the company in the farming community and the different fruit associations in South Africa
  • Improve the overall sustainability profile of the supply chain
HOURS:
  • Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
 

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