Procurement Operations Manager - Apples and Pears

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001737/EV

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

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 evaluating the quality of produce to meet company standards.
Identifying suitable packhouses for packing and storing sourced fruit.
Engaging with packhouse management to ensure compliance with packaging standards and timelines.
Overseeing the packing process to ensure fruit is packed correctly and efficiently without wastage.
Ensuring the shipping of packed fruit to India and other overseas markets at the most competitive rates.
Working with logistics partners to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation.
Overseeing and managing export documentation and ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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