Procurement Manager: Fruit

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Fruit Marketing - situated in Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced: Procurement Manager: Fruit

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to the success of Westfalia Marketing in a high-performance and results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Successfully managing the business strategy to channel fruit into both export and local markets.
• Updating and communicating accurate grower estimates on a weekly basis.
• Ensure optimal allocation of fruit into the most suitable channels.

Requirements:

1. BSc Agric or BCom International Trade.
2. Minimum of +5 years of experience as a Manager within the Fruit Export Environment.
3. 3-5 years of experience in the fresh fruit produce, Farming, Supply, and Fruit Export Environment.

Knowledge:

1. Excellent knowledge of Excel, i.e. able to do Pivot tables, V-lookup, etc.
2. Knowledge of the fresh fruit production/marketing industry, including import/export regulations and industry dynamics.
3. Fruit software platforms such as Pal broker / QX working within an ERP system.

Skills:

1. Very strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
2. Strong commercial acumen skills – understanding how commercial excellence drives business performance.
3. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to conduct analysis, evaluate options, and identify market trends and opportunities.
4. Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools, such as Excel, Power BI, or similar software.
5. Good problem-solving skills.

Competencies/behaviour:

1. Strong independent person who needs little supervision.
2. Be deadline and results driven.
3. Be able to work under pressure.
4. Be a good team player.
5. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers and stakeholders at all levels.