Technical & Procurement Manager Grapes
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Technical & Procurement Manager Table Grapes
Location: Wellington
Location: Wellington
A leading fresh produce business is seeking an experienced Technical & Procurement Manager to drive supply growth quality management and grower relationships within its table grape division.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded agricultural professional with strong technical expertise in table grapes and a proven ability to build supplier networks and secure quality supply.
Should you not receive feedback within two weeks of your application please consider your application unsuccessful.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded agricultural professional with strong technical expertise in table grapes and a proven ability to build supplier networks and secure quality supply.
Key Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role within the fresh produce industry specifically table grapes
- Proven track record in sourcing and securing new supply
- Advanced technical knowledge of table grapes including varietals quality standards and post-harvest handling
- Strong relationship-building skills with growers and packhouses
- Computer literate
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies in collaboration with the sales team
- Procure product in line with seasonal planning and customer requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective growers
- Identify evaluate and onboard new suppliers to expand the supply base
- Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements with suppliers
- Ensure produce is packed and delivered according to agreed plans and market specifications
- Conduct quality assessments on farms in packhouses and in cold storage facilities
- Manage packing material requirements and supplier administration
- Coordinate activities between operational and commercial teams to ensure seamless execution
- Drive procurement profitability through effective cost control and margin optimisation
Personal Attributes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic and commercially minded
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Adaptable resilient and solutions-oriented
- Excellent planning and time management skills
Remuneration
Market-related and dependent on experience and technical expertise.Applications
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV together with a cover letter and salary expectation.Should you not receive feedback within two weeks of your application please consider your application unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
Manager
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