We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Fresh Product Buyer (more Fruit) to manage the procurement of fresh produce for our operations. This role requires overseeing the quality and logistics of shipments, building and maintaining a reliable network of suppliers, and actively purchasing fresh products to meet our company’s specifications and standards.
Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Control of supplies to our warehouse
· Quality Control: Conduct random quality checks on shipments to ensure they meet our standards.
· Specification Compliance: Ensure products adhere to our expectations regarding size, color, ripeness, shelf life, and type.
· Storage Conditions: Monitor and ensure appropriate storage conditions such as temperature and cleanliness.
· Handling: Occasionally oversee the handling processes to maintain product integrity.
· Transportation Supervision: Supervise the transportation methods used by suppliers to ensure they meet minimum standards, particularly temperature control, to avoid spoilage or damage during transit.
2. Build a Network of Reliable and Suitable Suppliers
· Supplier Network Development: Identify and develop relationships with new suppliers who can meet our growth needs and are not overly dependent on large retailers.
· Risk Mitigation: Reduce our exposure to supply uncertainties by diversifying our supplier base, particularly focusing on suppliers who can provide consistent quality despite local challenges like weather conditions and infrastructure issues.
· Supplier Engagement: Engage with suppliers to encourage long-term partnerships and reliable supply chains.
3. Active Procurement of Fresh Products
Supplier Search and Engagement: Proactively search for and engage with suppliers, ensuring they understand and are interested in long-term cooperation with our company.
Contract Negotiation: Have the authority to negotiate and conclude purchasing contracts with suppliers, farms, and distributors.
Coordination with Central Purchasing: Coordinate purchasing activities closely with the Head Office, ensuring alignment with central purchasing strategies and integrating new suppliers into our supply chain.