Fruit Procurement Specialist

4 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Indian Ocean Export Company Full time
Fruit Buyer Job Description

At Indian Ocean Export Company, we are seeking a highly skilled Fruit Buyer to join our team in Tyger valley, Cape Town. As a key member of our export team, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring high-quality fruits for our global customers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Procurement Expertise: You will be responsible for purchasing grapes, deciduous, and citrus fruits, applying your knowledge of fruit procurement to identify and source high-quality products.
  • Network and Relationships: Leverage your extensive network within the fruit industry to establish successful partnerships with suppliers and distributors, maintaining good working relationships between IOEC and its suppliers.
  • Negotiation: Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement, dealing with claims and negotiating the best settlement for our clients.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders across the supply chain, compiling and conducting reporting, presentations, and implementing systems.
  • Market Research: Stay abreast of market trends, pricing fluctuations, and regulatory requirements in the fruit export sector.
  • Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure that all procured fruits meet stringent quality standards.
  • Supply Chain Management: Oversee the logistics of procurement, ensuring timely delivery of goods and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Requirements:
  • Expertise in Fruit Procurement: 5 years' experience in grapes, citrus, or deciduous procurement/buying fruit, with a speciality in grapes preferred.
  • Export Knowledge: Proficiency in export processes and regulations related to the fruit trade.
  • Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to secure favourable terms with suppliers and optimize procurement costs.
  • Computer Literate: Proficient in using online portals and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ideal Characteristics:
  • Resourceful, driven, energetic, determined, and proactive.
  • An excellent verbal and written communicator.
  • Able to work independently as well as within a team structure.
  • Assertive and able to take calculated decisions.

Salary will be market-related and dependent on experience.



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