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Job Title: Global Sourcing Director

About Farm Manager SA
Farm Manager SA is a leading global company in the fruit industry, with subsidiaries sourcing high-quality fruits from around the world. We are seeking an experienced and skilled professional to lead our sourcing efforts.

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per annum

Job Description:
Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven individual to join our team as a Global Sourcing Director. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing our global sourcing operations, ensuring that we meet our targets and maintain our reputation for quality and excellence.

Responsibilities
- Oversee operations across overseas group companies, ensuring smooth procurement and dispatch.
- Distribute work among junior staff, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Forecast HR needs, submit completed hiring proposals, and oversee junior staff performance.

Sourcing & Sales Targets
- Meet sourcing targets for apples, pears, citrus, and kiwis.
- Develop and propose global sales plans to achieve export sales targets.

Pack House & Storage Management
- Ensure availability of leased technically top-class pack houses and storage spaces.
- Secure competitive contracts with vendors & service providers before the commencement of season.

Coordination & Quality Control
- Coordinate sourcing, packing, and quality control across global locations.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, packing, and adherence to quality standards.

Marketing & Market Development
- Oversee marketing efforts and develop new export markets.
- Promote sourcing model to grow relationships with growers.

End-to-End Management
- Manage procurement to shipping process, ensuring smooth operations.
- Ensure commitments with growers are documented and confirmed.

Emergency & Critical Situations Management
- Be accessible to handle emergencies and ensure business continuity.
- Maintain emergency contacts for shipping and logistics.

Strategic Management
- Develop strategies to optimize grower negotiations and sourcing model implementation.
- Ensure competitive pricing and improve growers cash flow.

Financial & Operational Reporting
- Drive revenue growth, cost optimization, and financial transparency.
- Monitor reconciliation of raw materials and packing materials.

Business Plan & Policy Implementation
- Lead business plan execution and ensure policy compliance.
- Implement legal, statutory, ERP and regulatory requirements.

Manpower & Performance Monitoring
- Ensure adequate staffing per organizational needs.
- Monitor and control performance to meet objectives.

Safe Storage & Quality Assurance
- Ensure safe storage & handling of fruit throughout the Cold Supply Chain to minimize quality loss.
- Manage contracts with growers and ensure proper picking times.

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