- Somerset West
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Manufacturing
- Reference: PC001734/LS
Vacancy Details
Employer: Status Staffing
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Food Production
BASIC SALARY : Market related
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12
- At least 4 years of fruit or vegetable buying experience, preferable in an industrial environment
- Degree in Agriculture or B-com with an agricultural background
- Regular travel locally, where overnight stays might be required
- Experience in working with Microsoft Office as well as ERP systems like Sage, SAP, Pastel evolution
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Fluent in English is required, Afrikaans and other languages is seen as an advantage
DUTIES:
- Maintain and increase the supply network of fruit and packaging to meet the yearly production requirements
- Daily communication with the production, logistic, quality and planning 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
- Maintain and build good relationships with farmers & packers, with regular visits around South Africa
- Ensure quality standards and pesticide residues are met
- Manage and maintain purchase prices, orders and contracts 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
- Improve the presence and reputation of the company in the farming community and the different fruit associations in South Africa
- Improve the overall sustainability profile of the supply chain
- Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today.
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.
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About Status Staffing
Welcome to STATUS STAFFING SOLUTIONS, a leading Western Cape based broad spectrum boutique staffing solutions provider.
Within our recruitment division we pride ourselves in our ability to match the right person to the right career through a comprehensive range of in-house screening and assessments. We go the extra mile by offering an outsourced HR and IR service, thereby assisting our clients to comply with local Labour laws. In addition, our Labour Relations division also offer a comprehensive Payroll service, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
Our large candidate database and quality customer service ethos is what differentiates us from our competitors, enabling is to be considered a strategic partner to our valued candidates and clients.
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