About the job

• 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 – situated in Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced: Procurement Manager
• 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:

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

Knowledge:

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

Skills:

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

Competencies/behaviour:

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