DWe are seeking a highly experienced Technical and Procurement Manager to drive supply growth, quality management and grower relationships within our local table grape division. The role requires advanced technical expertise in table grapes, a proven ability to source and secure new supply, and a commercial approach to procurement to ensure consistent product availability aligned with customer and market requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the fresh fruit industry, specifically table grapes
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and securing new supply
• Advanced technical knowledge of table grapes, including varieties, quality standards and post harvest handling
• Strong relationship building capability with growers and packhouses
• Computer literate
• Willing and able to travel regularly

Characteristics

• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable and resilient
• Strong leadership and management capability
• Strategic and commercial mindset
• Strong problem solving ability
• Effective time management skills

Job Description

• In co operation with the sales team, compile, execute and manage the procurement strategy
• Procure product in line with pre season planning and sales requirements
• Liaise with the sales team and suppliers to secure availability against planned volumes
• Canvas new suppliers and products aligned with our sales offering
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new growers
• Manage and optimise coordination between Product Coordinators and the Commercial Manager
• Ensure all produce is packed and delivered according to plan
• Ensure packaging aligns with market requirements
• Ensure all supplier and product administration is completed accurately and timeously
• Conduct quality assurance on farms, in packhouses and in cold rooms
• Manage packing material requirements
• Actively identify, evaluate and onboard new growers to expand the supply base
• Accountable for procurement profitability, cost control and margin optimisation

Remuneration

Market related, depending on experience and knowledge.

Applications

Please send your CV and cover letter, including your salary expectation, to .  Kindly ensure that the subject line includes the position for which you are applying. If you have not received any feedback within two weeks, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.