Job Description

Title

Procurement Manager

Department

Procurement

Date

16/07/2025

Job Activity

To ensure a consistent and uninterrupted supply of raw materials, fruit, packaging, and general consumables across all departments (Fresh Cut, Juice, Export, IQF) while maintaining Blue Skies' high ethical, technical, and sustainability standards.

Reporting to

General Manager

Qualifications

Grade 12 minimum

Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Agri-Business, or Supply Chain preferred.

Experience

5+ years in a senior procurement/stock control role within FMCG, agriculture, or fresh produce industries.

Proven experience working with fruit growers, food packaging suppliers, and cold chain logistics.

Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities (not limited to)

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Planning

Lead 12-week rolling procurement plans across departments.

Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business needs, seasonality, and forecast.

Maintain alignment with local and export business models.

Supplier Management

Engage directly with fruit growers and packaging suppliers.

Manage and evaluate supplier performance against Blue Skies' ethical, technical, and sustainability criteria (including BRC, Sedex, and Blue Skies Code of Conduct).

Conduct regular farm and supplier site visits for relationship building and audit compliance.

Operational & Inventory Control

Oversee receipt, inspection, storage, and stock movement of raw materials (fruit and packaging).

Ensure accurate GRNs and stock records on Sage X3 and associated platforms (Power Query, RedZone).

Maintain ?5% variance between theoretical and physical stock.

Implement strict cold chain handling procedures for perishable inventory.

Ethics & Compliance

Uphold and enforce ethical sourcing policies and traceability protocols.

Ensure documentation compliance (COAs, specs, food safety certifications).

Monitor inbound logistics and customs/port documentation for imports.

People & Performance

Lead the procurement, stock control, and packaging admin team.

Set clear daily and weekly KPIs for buyers, stock controllers, and warehouse support staff.

Train team members in traceability, hygiene, and ERP use.

Cost & Reporting

Deliver monthly procurement flash reports to the GM and UK Head Office.

Achieve targeted year-on-year cost savings or cost avoidance across key spend categories.

Maintain up-to-date supplier price files and historical data for all key categories.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

? 99% OTIF on material availability

? 5% stock variance across all categories

? 3% annual procurement savings

? 95% compliance in supplier audits

100% of raw materials traceable and spec compliant

Timely reporting (monthly reports, PO trackers, weekly dashboards)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)
Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 2025/09/01