Job Description
Our client, a market leader in the exports sector is looking to hire a Fruit Buyer, based at their office in Tyger Valley, Cape Town
They are seeking a motivated and committed individual with a positive attitude who will consistently foster strong working relationships with fruit and vegetable suppliers. This person will also be responsible for nurturing existing partnerships and identifying new and relevant suppliers as needed
Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- At least 5 years' experience in the procurement / buying field
- A successful track record in the fruit procurement field
Knowledge and Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of local South African fruit (and vegetable) growers and packhouses
- Extensive knowledge of international fruit (and vegetable) growers and packhouses
- 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
- 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
Salary:
Market related
