Global Fruit Sourcing Specialist
1 month ago
About Indian Ocean Export Company
Indian Ocean Export Company (IOEC) is a reputable South African exporter and international brand development company with a rich history of market expertise.
We are seeking a seasoned Fruit Buyer to join our team in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa. As an expert in fruit procurement, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality products reach our global customers.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing high-quality fruits from local South African suppliers and farmers, leveraging their extensive network within the industry to secure the best deals. Key responsibilities include:
- Purchasing grapes, deciduous, and citrus fruits while applying knowledge of fruit procurement to identify and source top-notch products.
- Leveraging a wide network to establish successful partnerships with suppliers and distributors, maintaining excellent working relationships between IOEC and its suppliers.
- Negotiating favorable terms with suppliers without compromising on quality, ensuring cost-effective procurement and addressing claims and negotiating the best settlements for our clients.
- Effective communication skills to liaise with stakeholders across the supply chain, compiling and conducting reporting, presentations, and implementing systems to report on the availability and range of fruits to our Business Development Managers.
- Staying up-to-date on market trends, pricing fluctuations, and regulatory requirements in the fruit export sector.
- Collaborating with quality control teams to ensure that all procured fruits meet stringent quality standards, overseeing logistics of procurement, ensuring timely delivery of goods, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Requirements:
To excel in this role, you must possess:
- Expertise in fruit procurement, preferably 5 years' experience in grapes, citrus, or deciduous procurement, with a specialization in grapes preferred. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of fruit seasonality, quality standards, local South African, and international fruit growers and packhouses.
- Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers and optimize procurement costs.
- A wide network within the fruit industry, including suppliers, distributors, and other stakeholders.
- Proficiency in export processes and regulations related to the fruit trade.
- Computer literacy in using online portals and Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications and Ideal Characteristics:
Please note that we require a Matric qualification, and a relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous. Ideal candidates should possess resourcefulness, driven personalities, be energetic, determined, proactive, excellent verbal and written communicators, able to work independently as well as within a team structure, and assertive with the ability to take calculated decisions.
Salary Information:
The salary for this position will be competitive, reflecting your qualifications, experience, and skills, and will be discussed during the interview process.
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