Buyer Agriculture

Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

MMAD200125

Date posted:

Monday, January 20, 2025

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Buyer Agriculture

POSITION INFO:

Position: Buyer

Location: Based in Cape Town (with travel required)

If you have strong negotiating skills, a passion for fresh produce, and experience working with suppliers and farmers, we want to hear from you. As a Buyer, you will be pivotal in managing and expanding the supply network to meet growing production demands, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality fruit and packaging materials.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Network Expansion: Maintain and grow the supply base of fruit and packaging materials to ensure we meet yearly production requirements.
Supplier Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, packers, and packaging suppliers through regular visits and communication across South Africa.
Price Negotiation & Contracting: Manage seasonal negotiations, purchasing, and contracts with suppliers to secure competitive pricing.
Coordination: Collaborate with production, logistics, quality, and planning teams to ensure raw materials are supplied on time to meet production schedules.
Market Insights: Assess local market conditions and identify new supply opportunities. Share insights on availability, pricing, and crop outlook with the sales team.
ERP Management: Manage and maintain purchase prices, orders, and contracts in our ERP system (Sage, SAP, Pastel Evolution).
Sustainability: Work towards improving the sustainability of our supply chain and reputation in the farming community.

Qualifications:

Experience: At least 4 years of experience in fruit or vegetable buying, preferably in an industrial setting.
Education: Degree in Agriculture or B-Com with an agricultural background.
Travel: Willingness to travel regularly within South Africa, with overnight stays required.
ERP Systems: Experience with ERP systems like Sage, SAP, or Pastel Evolution.
Driving: Own car and a valid driver’s license.
Languages: Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in Afrikaans or other languages is a plus.

Competitive compensation package

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