Buyer (Fruit & Packaging)

SUMMARY:
Buyer (Fruit & Packaging)

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities

• Maintain and increase the supply network of fruit and packaging to meet the yearly production requirements
• Work closely with the production, logistic, quality and planning department 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
• Farm & Packhouse visits in South Africa
• Maintain and build good relationships with farmers and packers
• Ensure quality standards and pesticide residues are met
• Placing of orders based on identified demand
• Manage purchase orders and contracts within the ERP system
• Maintain and update prices accordingly 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.
• Manage purchase orders and contracts in our ERP system
• Improve the presence and reputation of the Client in the farming community and the different fruit associations in South Africa
• Improve the overall sustainability profile of the supply chain

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years fruit / vegetable buying, preferable in an industrial environment
• Degree in Agriculture or B-com with an agricultural background
• Regular travel locally, where overnight stays might be required
• Computer packages: Sage, SAP, Pastel evolution.
• Own transport

 

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