Fruit Procurer

7 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Job Crystal Full time

A leading FMCG exporter is currently looking for an experienced individual to fulfil the role of Fruit Buyer for their office based in Tyger valley, Cape Town.

We are looking for a determined and dedicated person who has a positive attitude and who will consistently ensure a good working relationship between the company and its Fruit (and vegetable) suppliers. This person will also be responsible for developing our existing relationships and finding new and relevant suppliers where required.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES, NOT LIMITED TO**:

- Purchasing of deciduous and citrus fruit with more of a focus on the deciduous fruit and less on citrus
- Developing relationships with new and existing South African suppliers/ farmers.
- Price negotiations with growers and packhouses
- Implementation of seasonal programs
- Quality control
- Dealing with claims and negotiating the best settlement for our clients
- Reporting on the availability and range of the fruit (and vegetables) to our Business Development Managers.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Extensive knowledge of local South African fruit (and vegetable) growers and packhouses
- Extensive knowledge of international fruit (and vegetable) growers and packhouses
- At least 5 years experience in the procurement / buying field
- Experience in building relationships with growers and a successful track record of doing so
- Experience in negotiating and implementing systems
- Extensive knowledge of fruit (and vegetables), their seasonality and quality standards
- A successful track record in the fruit procurement field
- Experience in the exportation of Fruit (and vegetables) would be a plus
- Good computer and excel skills. Have had previous experience in reporting and presentations.

Characteristics we are looking for:

- Driven, determined and proactive
- An excellent communicator
- Able to work independently or within a team structure
- Assertive and able to take calculated decisions
- Resourceful
- Energetic
- A never give up attitude

**Salary**: Up to R40,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

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