Buyer (Fruit & Packaging)

2 months ago

Helderberg, South Africa Merand Corbett & Associates Full time
Responsibilities:
  • 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 our client in the farming community and the different fruit associations in South Africa.
  • Improve the overall sustainability profile of the supply chain.
Requirements :
  • At least 4 years of fruit or vegetable buying, 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 ERP systems like Sage, SAP, Pastel evolution.
  • In possession of own car.
  • Fluent in English is required, Afrikaans and other languages is seen as an advantage.
*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*

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