Citrus Procurement Lead — Grower Relations & Quality

Agricruitment Limited; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a motivated Procurement Manager to lead citrus sourcing. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in agriculture, with at least 5 years of experience in procurement or farm management. This role demands excellent negotiation skills, the ability to manage relationships with growers, and a commercial mindset. The candidate should be proficient in Excel and have a keen eye for quality assessment. Application via CV should be made in WORD format.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in citrus/fresh fruit procurement, farm management, or sourcing roles.
• Experience dealing with growers and understanding their technical and commercial challenges.
• Exposure to international citrus trade is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead grower development and acquisition.
• Oversee quality and technical aspects.
• Integrate commercial needs.
• Market analysis and reporting.
• Administration and record keeping.

Skills

Strong quality assessment and technical knowledge of citrus

Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills

Analytical and commercially savvy

Proficiency with Excel

Professional presentation and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, or related field

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a motivated Procurement Manager to lead citrus sourcing. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in agriculture, with at least 5 years of experience in procurement or farm management. This role demands excellent negotiation skills, the ability to manage relationships with growers, and a commercial mindset. The candidate should be proficient in Excel and have a keen eye for quality assessment. Application via CV should be made in WORD format.