COME AND JOIN THE LEADING #AVOEXPERTS

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience or exposure in an administrative role.
• A strong interest in developing a career within Procurement.
• Efficient organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with a proactive and adaptable approach to navigate challenges and evolving demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Work closely with procurement leadership to extract and refine data from reporting systems for thorough analysis.
• Maintain the accuracy and consistency of procurement reports.
• Conduct regular data analysis to provide valuable insights that support strategic decision-making within the procurement function.
• Liaise effectively with procurement teams to ensure smooth operations and collaboration.
• Monitor and update vessel arrivals and communicate with both Sales Support and Procurement teams.
• Proactively engage with cross-functional teams, including Sales Support, to identify and report any outstanding expected packing lists to the Procurement department, ensuring prompt follow-up.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Procurement department, including diary management and travel arrangements.
• Manage the reporting of claims and rejections to suppliers, providing detailed information on quality issues to facilitate resolution and drive continuous improvement within our supply chain.