Field Buyer Botanicals

Bottom Line Training and Consulting; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing global company in the Food and Beverage industry. The role focuses on sourcing botanical raw materials, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification and experience in sourcing and supply chain management.

Benefits

Pension fund

Medical Aid benefit participation

Half pay maternity leave

13th cheque

Qualifications

• Qualification in a related field is advantageous.
• Experience in sourcing botanical raw materials essential.
• Knowledge of South African botanical landscape is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing of raw materials for existing and new Botanical product development.
• Manage relationships to ensure sustainable supply and conduct quality testing.
• Anayze market trends to optimize purchasing strategies.

Skills

Communication

Analysis

Problem Solving

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Education

Relevant Diploma or Degree

Job description

YOUR ROLE

The successful candidate will be responsible for Sourcing of botanical raw materials, Supplier/Farm management - ensuring timely sourcing, cost-effectiveness, and quality of goods and services for the Botanical BU within the Doehler Quality framework.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sourcing of raw material for existing and new Botanical product development.
• Identifying potential/new farms and suppliers, evaluating their capabilities, negotiating volumes, quality requirements, quality testing. Develop and implement at Farm/Source raw material testing with R&D department.
• Farm / Supplier: Manage the sample and quality testing process from start to finish within Doehler Quality & R&D framework.
• Managing relationships to ensure sustainable supply.
• Analyzing market trends, supply strategy and purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize purchasing strategies.
• Working with internal stakeholders ie Supply Chain / Product Management / Production and R&D to understand needs, ensure alignment and uninterrupted supply of Botanical Raw material.
• Cultivating strong relationships with farm/ suppliers to ensure mutually beneficial collaborations.
• Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures, as well as relevant industry regulations.
• Problem solving at farm and supplier level and understanding the implications in Doehler production and quality of final product
• Visiting Farms / supplier locations, field offices, or facilities as needed to assess needs, manage relationships, or conduct site visits.

YOUR EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in related field would be an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: Effectively interacting with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and other departments.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Analyzing data, identifying trends, and resolving issues related to purchasing and supply chain.
• Organizational and time management skills: Managing multiple tasks, prioritizing deadlines, and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Procurement Practices: Understanding of industry standards, best practices, and relevant regulations.
• Experience in the sourcing of Botanical Raw materials
• Some production experience in F&B would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of South African botanical landscape.
• Knowledge of first step Agri processing.
• Desire to be fully trained in DSA Botanical Business Unit - from farm to finished goods.

YOUR BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a fast-growing global company in the Food and Beverage industry.
• A new and challenging role with the freedom to take ownership and make great things happen.
• Being part of a passionate team, who love and feel proud about what they do.
• Pension fund.
• Medical Aid benefit participation (non-compulsory).
• Half pay maternity leave.
• 13^th cheque.