Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables ensuring quality, pricing, and timely availability.
- Forecast demand using sales trends, seasonality, and market data to maintain optimal inventory and minimize wastage.
- Source and negotiate with local farms, wholesale markets, and importers for best quality and commercial terms.
- Monitor quality, shelf life, and compliance with food safety standards across all receiving and storage points.
- Coordinate with logistics, retail operations, and warehouse teams for smooth deliveries, replenishment, and cold chain management.
- Track expiries, damages, and slow-moving SKUs; suggest rotation, liquidation, or replacement strategies.
- Maintain accurate vendor records, pricing history, and procurement data in line with audit and compliance standards.
- Conduct competitor benchmarking, market visits, and trade fair participation to stay updated on pricing and supply trends.
- Support income generation through vendor display rentals and ensure timely documentation and collections.
- Ensure compliance with local procurement laws, hygiene regulations, and internal SOPs.
- Prepare performance reports and support category-level profitability and efficiency improvements.