Supplier Relationship Manager at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A well-established fresh produce wholesaler and marketing company is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to be responsible for overseeing and expanding supplier and farmer relationships, managing product supply, orders, logistics, and identifying new sales opportunities.

Minimum requirements for the role:
Some qualifications would be preferred but not necessary

• Minimum 3 years’ working experience is beneficial
• A farming background or experience in agriculture is advantageous
• Network of fruit and vegetable producers or suppliers would be beneficial
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Confident, self-reliant, and decisive personality is essential
• Quick thinker with a proactive mindset

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and growing existing farmer and supplier relationships.
• Seeking and developing new farmer and supplier relationships.
• Seeking and growing new product supply.
• Conducting regular farm and site visits.
• Ensuring product availability from farmers and suppliers.
• Negotiating supply volumes, pricing, and promotions.
• Securing and executing orders and deliveries with farmers and suppliers.
• Managing the order process with the sales team.
• Arranging and coordinating transportation and logistics solutions.
• Engaging with and procuring products from third-party suppliers.
• Identifying new sales opportunities (secondary responsibility).