PROCUREMENT & QUALITY MANAGER – FRUIT INDUSTRY – GROBLERSDAL/MARBLEHALL

My Client is a dynamic and innovative company specialising in the export of high-quality fruits to international markets. They are committed to delivering fresh, sustainable, and premium products to their global customers. As they expand their operations, they are seeking a skilled and experienced Procurement & Quality Manager to join their team who will report directly to the commercial director.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the commercial team to execute and manage the procurement strategies.
2. Expand the fresh fruit sourcing footprint of the company and grow citrus export volumes of the group but not limited to citrus.
3. Manage current and new business relationships with growers effectively.
4. Discuss prices weekly with producers and confirm orders.
5. Ensure timely and effective communication between the procurement team, operational and commercial team.
6. Ensure all orders are packed and delivered as planned with regular follow-ups.
7. Provide regular market updates to growers, with regular check-ins to discuss the market situation and expected outcomes.
8. Daily QC checks and QC report in packhouses and ensure fruit packed meets the customer specifications.
9. Send and discuss QC reports from clients to producers.
10. Give feedback to the commercial team on fruit quality packed and report on fruit quality that’s planned for packing.

Qualifications:

1. Tertiary qualification in agriculture, logistics, marketing or related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fruit industry.
3. Proven track record in procurement and quality.
4. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
5. Fluency in English & Afrikaans.

What they offer:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, innovative company.
3. A collaborative and supportive work environment.
4. Professional development and growth opportunities.

Email CV in WORD format: cvs@agricruitment.co.za

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.

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