Cape Town: FRUIT BUYER posted by Indian Ocean Export Company
Posted on 2025-07-15 00:00:00
| Employer | Indian Ocean Export Company |
|---|---|
| Category | Operations |
| Location | Western Cape / Cape Town |
Job Summary
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
Our team at IOEC, Cape Town is seeking a Fruit Buyer to join our growing team of specialists. The Fruit Buyer is required to be currently working within the fruit industry network with expertise in grapes, citrus or deciduous.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Procurement Expertise: Purchasing of grapes, deciduous and citrus fruit. Apply your knowledge of fruit procurement to identify and source high-quality products. Sourcing, establishing and maintaining relationships with new South African suppliers / farmers.
- Network and Relationships: Leverage your wide network within the fruit industry to establish successful partnerships with suppliers and distributors. Consistently maintain good working relationships with between IOEC and its suppliers.
- Negotiation: Without compromising on quality, negotiate favourable terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement. Deal with claims and negotiate the best settlement for our clients. Price negotiations with growers and packhouses
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders across the supply chain. Compile and conduct reporting, presentations and implement systems. Report on the availability and range of the fruit to our Business Development Managers.
- Market Research: Stay abreast of market trends, pricing fluctuations, and regulatory requirements in the fruit export sector.
- Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure that all procured fruits meet stringent quality standards. Quality control on farms, pack houses and cold rooms.
- Supply Chain Management: Oversee the logistics of procurement, ensure timely delivery of goods. Maintain optimal inventory levels. Implementation of seasonal programs.
REQUIREMENTS:
Skills and Experience:
- Expertise in Fruit Procurement: 5 years experience in grapes, citrus or deciduous procurement / buying fruit; speciality in grapes preferred. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of fruit seasonality, quality standards, local South African and international fruit growers and packhouses.
- Export Knowledge: Proficiency in export processes and regulations related to the fruit trade.
- A wide network within the fruit industry, including suppliers, distributors, and other stakeholders.
- Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to secure favourable terms with suppliers and optimize procurement costs.
- Computer literate in using online portals and Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications
- Matric
- Relevant Tertiary qualification will be advantageous
Ideal characteristics include:
- Resourceful, driven, energetic, determined and proactive. A never give up attitude.
- An excellent verbal and written communicator.
- Able to work independently as well as within a team structure.
- Assertive and able to take calculated decisions.
Salary will be market related and dependent on experience.
If you believe you fulfil the above criteria required for the role, please feel free to email your updated CV through to *****@*****.co.za. Please note that if you do not fulfil all the above requirements for the position your CV will not be considered.
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