Fruit Buyer

Recruiter:

Carlysle Human Capital

Job Ref:

DBN000859/AD

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is a dynamic and ambitious family owned and run export trading business based in Durban that has been in existence for the last 52 years. They specialize in the export of FMCG's, fruit and vegetables, meat, wines and building materials to over 55 countries throughout the world.

They are seeking an experienced individual to fulfil the role of Fruit Buyer based in Tyger valley, Cape Town.

We are looking for a determined and dedicated person who has a positive attitude and who will consistently ensure a good working relationship between them and its Fruit (and vegetable) suppliers. This person will also be responsible for developing existing relationships and finding new and relevant suppliers where required.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

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.

Required skills, ability and experience:

Extensive knowledge of local South African fruit (and vegetable) growers and packhouses
Extensive knowledge of international fruit (and vegetable) growers and packhouses
At least 5 years experience in the procurement / buying field
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
A successful track record in the fruit procurement field
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.

Ideal characteristics include:

Driven, determined and proactive
An excellent communicator
Able to work independently or within a team structure
Assertive and able to take calculated decisions
Resourceful
Energetic
A never give up attitude

Salary will be market related and dependent on experience.
If you believe you fulfill the above criteria required for the role, please feel free to email your updated CV through to . Please note that if you do not fulfill all the above requirements for the position your CV will not be considered.

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