2x Buyers - Fresh Produce
Peoplefinder Career Placements
Our client in the Perishable Retail Industry, requires the services of a 2x Buyers for the fresh produce division.
Key performance areas
- Planning and executing the buying strategy for fresh produce, including negotiating with farmers and suppliers to secure the best prices and quality.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with farmers, ensuring compliance with food safety systems and quality standards.
- Driving sales growth and maximizing gross profit margins for the assigned buying category.
- Managing stock levels to ensure product availability while minimizing waste, shortages, and spoilage.
- Regularly visiting farms, competitors, and markets to analyze trends, competitor pricing, and consumer demand to inform purchasing decisions.
- Adhering to company policies on buying and trading, including processing purchase orders, verifying invoices, and managing logistics.
- Coordinating with marketing and store operations to select, plan, and execute promotional activities.
The successful candidate must have
- Matric with a relevant degree
- At least 2 - 4 years’ experience in a similar field
- Must have in-depth knowledge of fruit and/ or vegetables
- Previous buying and trading experience required.
- Management experience in a packhouse environment will be advantageous.
- Excellent computer literacy (MS Office – Outlook, Word & Excel)
- Proven track record of performance, reliability, and professional conduct.
- Strong analytical skills are essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have a driver’s licence
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
If you do send an email to the recruiter directly: please state the position you are applying for
To be discussed during the interview process.
PeopleFinder Career Placements
Recruiter: Wallindi Schirnig
Email: ***email_hidden***
