Head of Procurement: Fruit

1 week ago


Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa Lona Group (Pty) Ltd Full time R1 200 000 - R3 600 000 per year

Head of Procurement: Fruit

Role Overview, Key Responsibilities, and Requirements

Position Summary

The Head of Procurement is responsible for overseeing the sourcing and procurement of fruit, more specifically but not limited to citrus products. This role ensures a reliable supply of high-quality fruits for the organisation to fulfil demand, manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and develops procurement strategies to achieve cost efficiencies while maintaining product standards. The manager works closely with internal teams, producers, and suppliers to optimise the supply chain and support business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

· Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement procurement strategies for citrus products aligned with

organisational goals.

· Supplier (Producer) Management: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers; build and maintain strong

relationships with growers, packers, and exporters.

· Contract Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to ensure value for money and

secure reliable supply agreements.

· Quality Assurance: Work with quality control teams to ensure all products meet required standards

and specifications.

· Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply chain developments to inform

procurement decisions.

· Inventory Management: Collaborate with logistics and packhouse teams to enable effective

management of stock levels and minimise waste.

· Budget Management: Manage procurement budgets, track expenditure, and report on cost savings

and efficiencies.

· Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to supply disruptions, quality issues, and

market volatility.

· Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant regulations, food safety

standards, and ethical sourcing policies.

· Team Leadership: Lead, train, and develop the procurement team to achieve departmental

objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related

field (advanced degree preferred).

· Minimum of 10 years' experience in procurement, preferably within the agricultural or food sector.

· Strong knowledge of the citrus industry, including production cycles, quality standards, and market

dynamics.

· Proven track record in supplier negotiation, contract management, and strategic sourcing.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in both English and Afrikaans.

· Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to travel nationally as required.

Skills and Competencies

·      Negotiation and influencing skills.

·      Relationship building and stakeholder management.

·      Analytical and data-driven decision-making.

·      Strong organisational and project management skills.

·      Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

·      Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

·      Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions

This role is based at the Paarl, South Africa, headquarters, with frequent travel to citrus producers, supplier locations, and industry events. The manager works standard business hours but may need to adjust the schedule to accommodate supplier negotiations, harvest cycles, or urgent supply chain issues.

If you are interested in this position and possess the listed requirements, please forward your CV to 

alternatively visit by 
Tuesday, 30 October 2025.

Should you not receive any feedback from us within two weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.



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