Fruit Buyer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Fruit Buyer to source high‑quality grapes, deciduous and citrus fruits for export from Durban. The role involves building strong relationships with farmers and suppliers while driving commercial growth through competitive purchasing and commission‑based earnings.

Key responsibilities

• Source and purchase grapes, deciduous and citrus fruits for export, ensuring quality standards and timely delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, suppliers and distributors to secure reliable supply.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and favourable purchasing terms that meet budgetary targets.
• Manage communication and relationships with key stakeholders across the supply chain, including logistics partners.
• Monitor market trends, price movements and relevant industry regulations to inform purchasing decisions.

Required profile

• Matriculation (high school) qualification.
• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in fruit procurement, preferably in an export environment.
• Proven experience purchasing fruit for export; this is non‑negotiable.