Fruit and Packaging Procurement Specialist
1 month ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Buyer (Fruit & Packaging) to join our team at Merand Corbett & Associates. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and increasing the supply network of fruit and packaging to meet the yearly production requirements.
Key Responsibilities:- Maintain and Increase Supply Network: Develop and maintain relationships with farmers and packers to ensure a stable supply of high-quality fruit and packaging materials.
- Daily Communication: Collaborate with production, logistics, quality, and planning teams to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
- Purchase Budgeting: Create and manage yearly and monthly purchase budgets in line with demand and fruit seasons.
- Market Analysis: Assess local market conditions and identify new fruit supply opportunities.
- Knowledge Sharing: Share market insights with the sales team to inform sales strategies.
- Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with farmers and packers through regular visits and communication.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure quality standards and pesticide residues are met.
- Purchase Price Management: Manage and maintain purchase prices, orders, and contracts within the ERP system.
- Reporting: Provide monthly reports on stock levels, order quantities, and prices.
- Negotiation: Calculate and negotiate purchase prices based on global market information and internal cost prices.
- Sustainability: Improve the overall sustainability profile of the supply chain.
- Experience: At least 4 years of fruit or vegetable buying experience, preferably in an industrial environment.
- Education: Degree in Agriculture or B-com with an agricultural background.
- Travel: Regular travel locally, with occasional overnight stays.
- ERP Experience: Experience working with ERP systems like Sage, SAP, or Pastel Evolution.
- Transportation: In possession of a reliable vehicle.
- Language: Fluent in English, with Afrikaans and other languages an advantage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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