Location
cape town, cape town, South-Africa
Posted
July 18, 2026
Job Description
Essential Experience:
- 35+ years' experience in Category Management, Procurement, Commercial Management, or International Trading within fresh fruit or fresh produce.
- Strong understanding of international fruit sourcing, import/export processes, and perishable supply chains.
- Experience negotiating with local and international growers, exporters, and suppliers.
- Proven ability to manage seasonal procurement, pricing strategies, and inventory planning.
- Strong commercial acumen with responsibility for P&L, margins, and category performance.
- Experience managing supplier claims, quality issues, and product recoveries.
- Ability to analyse market trends, pricing, and competitor activity to drive business growth.
- Experience leading or supporting regional sales teams across multiple countries would be advantageous.
Technical Knowledge:
- Fresh f...