- Cape Winelands
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Agriculture Logistics Management
- Reference: SW004462/JM
Vacancy Details
Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc
The Procurement Manager for Fruit and Vegetables will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management of fruits and vegetables for our company. This role is crucial in ensuring that we consistently receive high-quality produce on time and at competitive prices.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the fruit and vegetable supply chain, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for sustainability and quality.
Minimum Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role and within the fruit export industry.
- Understanding the export processes for fruits and vegetables via airfreight.
- BSc degree or BCom degree in Marketing / Logistics / Agriculture.
- Target-driven, self-motivated, and ambitious.
- Adaptable, resourceful, and excellent networking skills.
- Previous experience in the fruit industry.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Computer literate
- Must be willing to travel.
- Valid driver’s license
Sourcing and Supplier Management:
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers of fruit and vegetables for airfreight.
- Negotiate supplier agreements, including pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Continuously assess supplier performance and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Develop and execute a procurement strategy for fruit and vegetable airfreight.
- Monitor market trends and industry developments to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Implement cost-effective procurement practices while maintaining quality standards.
- Establish and maintain quality control processes to ensure the freshness and quality of all produce.
- Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality-related issues.
- Implement and enforce food safety and compliance standards.
- Analyse pricing trends and market conditions to optimize costs.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement cost reduction strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as logistics, operations, and sales to ensure alignment with procurement goals.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to address supply chain needs and challenges.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and reports.
- Analyse procurement data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards related to food safety, quality, and labeling.
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About Helderberg Personnel cc
Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.
Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment
to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that,
through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is
determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client
remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure
that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a
mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last
years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We
have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior
management level.
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