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  • Fruit Acquisition Specialist - Cape Town - Indian Ocean Export Company

    Indian Ocean Export Company
    Indian Ocean Export Company Cape Town

    1 month ago

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    Established in 1972, Indian Ocean Export Company is a renowned South African exporter and international brand development company. We specialize in the global marketing and export of high-quality South African and regional fruits and vegetables.

    We are seeking an experienced Fruit Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team in Cape Town. This role requires expertise in grapes, citrus or deciduous procurement and a deep understanding of the fruit industry.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Purchasing high-quality grapes, deciduous and citrus fruit while applying their knowledge of fruit procurement to identify and source top-tier products.
    • Developing and maintaining relationships with new South African suppliers and farmers, leveraging their extensive network within the fruit industry.
    • Negotiating favorable terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement without compromising on quality.
    • Liaising with stakeholders across the supply chain, including suppliers, distributors, and business development managers, to effectively communicate key information.
    • Staying up-to-date with market trends, pricing fluctuations, and regulatory requirements in the fruit export sector.
    • Collaborating with quality control teams to ensure all procured fruits meet stringent quality standards.
    • Oversseeing the logistics of procurement, ensuring timely delivery of goods and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

    This role requires someone with:

    • Expertise in fruit procurement, with at least 5 years of experience in grapes, citrus or deciduous buying.
    • Extensive knowledge of fruit seasonality, quality standards, local South African and international fruit growers and packhouses.
    • Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers and optimize procurement costs.
    • Proficiency in export processes and regulations related to the fruit trade.
    • A wide network within the fruit industry, including suppliers, distributors, and other stakeholders.

    The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have a strong passion for the fruit industry. The salary for this position will be market-related and dependent on experience.


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