Fruits Sourcing Associate - Swat Contractual

Nestlé; Bhatian; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Part time

Job summary

Nestlé in Mingora, Swat seeks a Field Procurement Specialist to develop strong partnerships with fruit farmers, promote GAP, and drive orchard development initiatives. You will ensure reliable fruit supply, provide market intelligence, and uphold food safety and quality standards across sourcing activities.

The role focuses on farmer engagement, local procurement strategies, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve procurement targets while advancing sustainability programs and

Qualifications

• Degree in Agronomy, Food Sciences, or Agriculture.
• Hands-on experience with farmers or rural communities.
• Experience in fruit procurement or agricultural supply chains.
• Knowledge of GAP, food safety, and sustainability practices.
• Ability to gather and interpret market intelligence.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to work independently and meet compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise farmers on GAP to improve fruit quality and sustainability.
• Build and maintain relationships with farmers and suppliers.
• Identify and develop new orchards for local procurement.
• Monitor market dynamics and pricing trends for sourcing.
• Conduct sustainability assessments and maintain records.
• Support emission reduction and water conservation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet procurement targets.
• Document farmer engagement and procurement activities.
• Engage stakeholders to deliver timely solutions.

Skills

Farmer engagement

Fruit procurement

Market intelligence analysis

Sustainability awareness

Communication & stakeholder management

Teamwork & collaboration

Independent work

Reporting skills

Problem solving

Integrity & ethics

Education

University or technical degree in Agronomy, Food Sciences, Agriculture

Tools

MS Office

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Description

Location: Mingora, Swat

Employment Type: Contractual

Job Type: Full-time, Field

Position Summary

To support sustainable fruit sourcing and procurement by developing strong partnerships with fruit farmers, promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and driving orchard development initiatives. The role is responsible for ensuring reliable fruit supply, providing market intelligence, advancing sustainability programs, and maintaining compliance with food safety, quality, and company standards to support business objectives.

A Day in the Life…

• Advise and support fruit orchard farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to improve fruit quality, productivity, and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with fruit farmers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable and sustainable fruit supply base.
• Identify and develop new orchards to support localization and long-term fruit procurement strategies.
• Monitor fruit market dynamics, crop conditions, fruit availability, and pricing trends to provide accurate market intelligence for sourcing decisions.
• Conduct sustainability assessments and maintain accurate records through approved systems and tools.
• Support the development and implementation of emission reduction plans for selected project farms.
• Promote and implement water conservation initiatives, including drip irrigation and sensor-based technologies, across designated farming areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, sustainability, regulatory, WHO Code, and Local Code requirements in all sourcing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sourcing plans and achieve procurement targets.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to farmer engagement, orchard development, sustainability initiatives, and procurement activities.
• Engage farmers and suppliers proactively to understand their needs and provide timely solutions that support long-term partnerships.

What Will Make You Successful

• University or technical degree in Agronomy, Food Sciences, Agriculture, or an equivalent discipline.
• Hands-on exposure to working with farmers, agricultural projects, or rural communities.
• Experience in fruit procurement, sourcing operations, or agricultural supply chains.
• Good understanding of farming practices, farmer engagement, and rural market dynamics.
• Knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), food safety, quality standards, and sustainable agriculture practices.
• Understanding of sustainability initiatives, including farm assessments, emission reduction programs, and water conservation projects.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret market intelligence related to fruit availability and pricing.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and persuasion skills to effectively engage farmers, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
• Personal integrity and courage to uphold company standards, business principles, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to work independently and ensure compliance across all areas of responsibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.
• Farmer-centric mindset with a strong focus on delivering timely and practical solutions.
• Passion for sustainable agriculture and rural community development.