Junior Fresh Produce Officer

About the role

To support the management of the Fresh Produce category by ensuring competitive sourcing, effective pricing, high product quality standards, and consistent availability across all stores.

Key responsibilities

• Support negotiations with suppliers to secure the best commercial terms, pricing, and supply conditions.
• Monitor daily purchase prices, market price movements and recommend retail selling prices.
• Conduct daily follow‑up on product quality across all stores and ensure compliance with freshness standards.
• Visit wholesale markets and key sourcing locations weekly to monitor trends, seasonal products and pricing.
• Collect and analyze market intelligence, competitor pricing and assortment to improve category performance.
• Monitor product availability, stock levels and support assortment reviews to minimize out‑of‑stock situations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Retail Management or a related field.
• 1‑3 years of experience in Fresh Produce, Retail, Purchasing, Category Management or a related field.
• Good understanding of fresh fruit and vegetable markets and supply chains.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.