The successful candidate will be responsible for building reliable supplier relationships, negotiating competitive prices, ensuring quality and compliance with export requirements, and supporting the overall supply chain from sourcing through to export. At the initial stage, the role will also support the onboarding of an exporting company that will support exports.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the sourcing of quality Hass avocados from farmers, farmer groups, aggregators, and other reliable suppliers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with growers and suppliers to ensure consistent supply and competitive pricing.
- Conduct and coordinate quality assessments to ensure Hass avocados meet the required quality, maturity, sizing, and export standards.
- Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, and other commercial arrangements with suppliers.
- Monitor avocado availability, seasonal patterns, market prices, and supply trends to support effective sourcing and procurement decisions.
- Manage supplier agreements and ensure that agreed pricing, quality, volumes, and delivery requirements are met.
- Support export operations by coordinating with exporters and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely execution of shipments.
- Ensure all required export documentation, certifications, permits, and compliance requirements are available and properly completed before each shipment.
- Prepare regular sourcing and market reports, highlighting supply availability, pricing, quality issues, market trends, and recommendations for improving efficiency.
Key Qualifications
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Hass avocado sourcing, procurement, quality control, or agricultural supply-chain management.
- Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiation and relationship management.
- Good understanding of avocado quality requirements and export standards.
- Experience in contract management and commercial negotiations.
- Strong market awareness and ability to identify sourcing opportunities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, travel to farms/sourcing locations, and manage multiple suppliers.
Deadline for applications: 15th October 2026
