Retail Buyer Retail Fruit Veg Fresh Produce
Retail Buyer Retail Fruit Veg Fresh Produce
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Job Description
Introduction
JOB ALERT NEW URGENT PERMANENT VACANCY!!!
RETAIL BUYER (RETAIL / FRUIT & VEG INDUSTRY)
RIVERFIELDS KEMPTON PARK GAUTENG PROVINCE
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Matric
- Diploma/Degree inAgriculture Supply Chain or Logistics
- Alternate Tertiary Qualification relevant to theFruit & VegetableIndustry
- Minimum of5 10years relevant experience within a similar role as a Buyer in Retail / Fruit & Veg
- Relevant experience within the Fruit & Vegetable industry ESSENTIAL i.e. Buying Quality Management Stock Control & Warehousing
- Must have contactable references & solid work history
- Must possess strong numeracy literacy and organisational skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills on all levels
- Proficient on all MS Office packages
- Proficient on SAP Advantageous
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Exceptional negotiating abilities
- Must have a Drivers Licence ESSENTIAL
- Must have own reliable vehicle / Transport
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Duties & Responsibilities
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
Key Performance Responsibilities and Duties:
- Implement Growing Programmes to relevant farmers
- Procurement Buying Selecting and sourcing of Suppliers
- Data management Products contracts and prices
- Ensuring personal safety and safe working environment
- Communicating needs and objectives to key personnel in logistics and distribution
- Negotiating contracts and product pricing to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency
- Negotiate with local and global suppliers on prices
- Maintaining relationship with suppliers
- Ensure quality control on all imports
- Checking upon chemical residue
- Ensured distribution of all fresh produce
- Checked daily duties of the quality controller receiving clerk junior buyer and buyers assistant.
- Assisting with HR & IR duties in the company
- Monitoring staffs working performance example pickers despatch manager logistics manager and general assistance. / 60 staff members)
- Managing Packhouse
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Analytical Skills with Attention to detail
- Problemsolving analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Effective Time management skills
- Professional & technical proficiency
- Verbal & written communication (including presentation)
- Leading by example
- Motivating people
- Drive and energy
- Excellence orientation (concern for high quality work)
- Ethical behaviour (honesty)
- Building relationships & customer responsiveness
- Deadline driven
Desired Experience & Qualification
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Matric
- Diploma/Degree inAgriculture Supply Chain or Logistics
- Alternate Tertiary Qualification relevant to theFruit & VegetableIndustry
- Minimum of5 10years relevant experience within a similar role as a Buyer in Retail / Fruit & Veg
- Relevant experience within the Fruit & Vegetable industry ESSENTIAL i.e. Buying Quality Management Stock Control & Warehousing
- Must have contactable references & solid work history
- Must possess strong numeracy literacy and organisational skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills on all levels
- Proficient on all MS Office packages
- Proficient on SAP Advantageous
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Exceptional negotiating abilities
- Must have a Drivers Licence ESSENTIAL
- Must have own reliable vehicle / Transport
Package & Remuneration
TOP SALARY EXCELLENT COMPANY BENEFITS
Interested
Employment Type
Full-Time
