Procurement Manager
GatiHire
What the role involves
- Procuring apples directly
- Overseeing cold-chain logistics
- Building grower relationships
What they ask for
Graduate; 10–15 years’ experience; Agronomist with extensive knowledge of New Zealand’s apple industry; hands-on apple procurement from growers; cold-chain and post-harvest expertise; experience liaising with packhouses, exporters and logistics providers
- 10+ yrs experience
- Bachelor's degree
About the job
At a glance
Location
Hawke's Bay, NZ
Shift
Day
Urgency
Immediate Joining
Openings
2
Job requirements
Experience
10 - 15 years
Education
Graduate
English level
Good
About The Role
Job Description: Procurement Manager Company: NZDB Farmers Alliance Limited Industry: Group Company in Cold Chain, Import & Export (since 1952) Global Presence: Subsidiaries in Chile, Greece, South Africa, Turkey, Poland etc. Proposed Location: Hawke’s Bay Experience Required: 10–15 years Background & Expertise:- Academic / Professional Background: Agronomist with extensive knowledge of New Zealand’s apple industry, particularly in premium Gala apple–growing regions. Expertise:
- Strong hands-on experience in apple procurement directly from growers.
- In-depth understanding of cold chain management and post-harvest protocols.
- Proven experience in liaising with packhouses, exporters, and logistics providers. Responsibilities
- Carry out end-to-end operations for New Zealand entity.
- Procure apples directly from growers, ensuring quality consistency and traceability.
- Engage with packhouses on rental basis for fruit storage and packing.
- Oversee cold chain logistics, shipping schedules, and export dispatch operations.
- Build long-term grower relationships and establish supply chain partnerships.
- Report directly to the Additional Managing Director (India Head office). Location
- The candidate will ideally be based in New Zealand’s Gala apple–growing regions to stay close to growers and orchards. Key regions include:
- Hawke’s Bay (the largest and most renowned apple-growing region). Compensation
- Salary will be as per industry standards.
- Upto 20% hike on the candidate’s current salary will be offered.
- For an exceptional candidate, compensation will not be a limiting factor.
Must-have skills
Apple ProcurementGrower Relationship ManagementNew Zealand Apple Industry KnowledgeCold Chain ManagementPost-Harvest ManagementPackhouse ManagementExport OperationsLogistics & Supply Chain ManagementVendor NegotiationOperations ManagementStakeholder ManagementDirect apple procurement from growersespecially Gala applesCold chain and post-harvest managementApple SourcingHorticultureAgronomyApple Exportend-to-end supply chain coordination