SUMMARY: An international cold chain and fruit exporting group is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager responsible for end-to-end fruit procurement and export operations, including sourcing apples and pears, managing farmer relationships, overseeing packhouse operations, and coordinating international shipping and logistics.
POSITION INFO: Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a tertiary qualification in Agriculture
- Must have previous growing experience with Apples and Pears
- Previous procurement experience would be preferred
- Solid understanding of Citrus quality, packing and logistics is required
- Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel when required
The successful candidate will be responsible for: - Identifying, contracting with, and supervising local farmers to source high-quality fruit.
- Monitoring and...