PROCUREMENT MANAGER – CITRUS – LIMPOPO & SURROUNDS

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

Overview

My Client is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Procurement Manager to lead citrus sourcing in Transvaal.

The ideal candidate has roots in farming, relates naturally to growers, understands fruit quality and production challenges, and is equally connected with the commercial side of the business to align grower returns with customer requirements.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, commercial curiosity, and the ability to work under pressure with professionalism, transparency, and drive.

Key Responsibilities

• Grower Development & Acquisition
• Quality & Technical Oversight
• Commercial Integration
• Market & Reporting
• Administration & Record keeping

Education & Background

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, or related field (preferred).

Experience

• Ideal with 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.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong quality assessment and technical knowledge of citrus.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Analytical and commercially savvy — ability to link customer needs with grower offers.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Professional presentation and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Energetic, dynamic, and curious — eager to grow business opportunities.
• Transparent and professional; highly trusted by both growers and colleagues.
• Resilient, hardworking, and able to perform under stress and long hours.
• A true team player: works closely with commercial, logistics, and quality teams.
• Balanced: ambitious to grow business but cautious to protect both growers and clients.

Email CV in WORD format: [e-mail]

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

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