Sourcing Area Manager; Citrus

Our client who is based in Addo and operating in the Agri / Citrus sector, is currently looking to employ an Area Sourcing Manager (Citrus).

Candidates must have an intimate knowledge of the Citrus industry and the Citrus farming community in the Addo / Kirkwood area.

Awesome career opportunity.

Main purpose of the position:

• This individual need to have an intimate knowledge of the Citrus growing business, know the producers in the area and understand the culture and ways of working very well.
• The purpose of this position will be to expand the fresh fruit sourcing footprint of the company in the north and obtain bigger volumes.
• This position will be responsible for the procurement of fresh citrus fruit.
• The fruit will be procured from growers in the Eastern Cape and then exported to customers across the world.

Requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in the Citrus Industry.
• Matric however a tertiary qualification will be advantageous.
• Computer literate.
• Fluent in English and in Afrikaans.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Sound knowledge of citrus quality processes and systems.
• Sound knowledge of citrus pack house processes and system.
• Sound knowledge of citrus packhouse logistics and planning systems.
• Basic understanding of citrus farming processes.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.