Position: Fresh Fruit Purchasing Executive / Specialist
Department: Procurement / Supply Chain
Location: Mekong Delta & Nationwide
I. Position Objective
The Fresh Fruit Purchasing Executive is responsible for developing purchasing strategies, managing domestic fresh fruit sourcing activities, and expanding business across key channels including wholesale markets, modern trade (MT), and general trade (GT).
The position reports to the Purchasing Manager / Procurement Director and plays a critical role in ensuring stable supply, cost optimization, and long-term partnerships with key retail customers nationwide.
II. Key Responsibilities
1. Purchasing Strategy & Business Development
- Develop purchasing strategies and sourcing plans for domestic fresh fruits.
- Propose and report purchasing plans and market insights to Purchasing Manager / Procurement Director.
- Identify business opportunities and optimize supply network.
2. Sourcing & Supplier Development
- Search, evaluate, and work directly with farmers, traders, cooperatives, and suppliers.
- Build and maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers to ensure stable and sustainable sourcing.
3. Market & Price Management
- Monitor weekly market prices for both purchasing and retail channels.
- Propose appropriate purchasing prices and volumes based on seasons, demand, and market conditions.
4. Quality Control
- Evaluate fruit quality at farms and supplier locations.
- Coordinate with QC team to handle quality issues and implement improvement solutions.
5. Logistics & Delivery Coordination
- Coordinate with logistics teams and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
- Handle operational issues including shortages, overstock, late deliveries, and non-conforming products.
6. Cost Optimization & Risk Management
- Optimize purchasing costs while minimizing supply risks.
- Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to ensure continuous supply.
7. Reporting & Proposal
- Prepare regular reports on prices, market trends, and supply conditions.
- Propose sourcing plans, consolidation strategies, and regional transfer solutions when required.
8. Customer Relationship Development
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key customers, particularly nationwide retail supermarket chains.
III. Job Requirements
- Strong knowledge of fresh fruit categories, seasons, growing regions, and domestic supply chain.
- Deep understanding of Vietnam domestic fresh fruit market (MT / GT / wholesale markets).
- Solid understanding of purchasing principles: pricing, quality management, and supply optimization.
- Strong risk management and supply forecasting capability.
- Excellent planning and negotiation skills to achieve targets in volume, pricing, and delivery schedule.
- Ability to work independently, travel frequently to sourcing regions, and perform under high pressure.
- Experience in fresh produce procurement is highly preferred.
