Job Description

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EMPLOYMENT TYPExc3x82 xc3x82 :Permanent
SECTOR:Food Production
BASIC SALARY:Market related
START DATE:A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• At least 4 years of fruit or vegetable buying experience, preferable in an industrial environment
• Degree in Agriculture or B-com with an agricultural background
• Regular travel locally, where overnight stays might be required
• Experience in working with Microsoft Office as well as ERP systems like Sage, SAP, Pastel evolution
• Valid driverxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s license and reliable vehicle
• Fluent in English is required, Afrikaans and other languages is seen as an advantage

DUTIES:

• Maintain and increase the supply network of fruit and packaging to meet the yearly production requirements
• Daily communication with the production, logistic, quality and planning to supply the required raw materials in time to meet production demand
• Create a yearly and monthly purchase budget in line with the demand and the fruit seasons
• Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective new fruit supply opportunities
• Share knowledge with sales team on availability, prices and crop outlook and market development
• Maintain and build good relationships with farmers & packers, with regular visits around South Africa
• Ensure quality standards and pesticide residues are met
• Manage and maintain purchase prices, orders and contracts within the ERP system
• Monthly reporting on SOH, order levels and prices
• Calculate & negotiate purchase prices based on global market information of final products in combination with our internal cost price
• Improve the presence and reputation of the company in the farming community and the different fruit associations in South Africa
• Improve the overall sustainability profile of the supply chain

HOURS:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x93 17:00

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