Global Fruit Category Lead: Sourcing & Profitability

Sapics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapics is seeking a Fruit Category Manager to drive procurement and profitability across local and international markets in the fresh produce sector. You will source fruit, manage supplier negotiations, and oversee perishable supply chains to deliver competitive pricing and quality.

You will collaborate with regional sales teams, lead seasonal procurement planning, and take responsibility for category margins and performance.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in category management, procurement or international trading in fresh fruit.
• Strong knowledge of import/export documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration / Agriculture or related field.

Responsibilities

• Source fresh fruit locally and internationally to support procurement.
• Lead international sourcing, import/export processes and perishables supply chain.
• Build relationships with local and international growers, exporters and suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure pricing, quality and favorable terms.
• Plan seasonal procurement, pricing strategies and inventory requirements.
• Own category profitability, margins and overall performance.
• Manage supplier claims and product quality issues.
• Monitor market trends and pricing movements to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with regional sales teams to align procurement and commercial strategies.

Job description

Sapics is seeking a Fruit Category Manager to drive procurement and profitability across local and international markets in the fresh produce sector. You will source fruit, manage supplier negotiations, and oversee perishable supply chains to deliver competitive pricing and quality.

You will collaborate with regional sales teams, lead seasonal procurement planning, and take responsibility for category margins and performance.