🍊 Fruit Buyer – Grapes / Citrus / Deciduous Specialist

• 🍇 Source and purchase high-quality grapes, citrus, and deciduous fruits from trusted growers across South Africa

• 🌱 Build and nurture supplier relationships with farmers, packhouses, and distributors

• 💼 Negotiate competitive pricing, maintaining quality standards

• 📈 Stay on top of market trends, availability, pricing, and export regulations

• 📋 Prepare reports, presentations, and business updates for internal stakeholders

• 🛠 Coordinate supply chain processes-from farm audits and quality control to delivery and cold storage

• 📦 Implement seasonal procurement programs and maintain optimal inventory levels

• 🤝 Resolve supplier claims and ensure best settlements for clients

• 🌟 Minimum 5 years of fruit buying experience (grapes preferred)

• 🌐 Strong knowledge of export protocols and international trade compliance

• 🗣 Excellent negotiation and communication skills

• 🧠 Sharp understanding of seasonality and quality standards

• 💻 Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-specific online portals

• 📚 Matric required; relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous

• 🤝 Established network of growers, packhouses, and distributors

• Energetic, driven, and passionate about fresh produce

• A confident decision-maker who owns outcomes

• Self-directed but also a team collaborator

• An excellent communicator with a never-give-up mindset

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