Fruits Sourcing Associate - Multan (Contractual)

Based in Multan, Punjab, this full-time contractual role focuses on supporting sustainable fruit sourcing and procurement by building strong partnerships with fruit farmers. The position aims to promote Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), drive orchard development, and ensure a consistent and reliable fruit supply. The role also involves providing market intelligence, advancing sustainability initiatives, and maintaining compliance with food safety, quality, and company standards to meet overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Advise and support fruit orchard farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to enhance fruit quality, productivity, and sustainability.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with fruit farmers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to secure a reliable and sustainable fruit supply base.
- Identify and develop new orchards to support localization efforts and long-term fruit procurement strategies.
- Monitor fruit market dynamics, crop conditions, availability, and pricing trends to deliver accurate market intelligence for sourcing decisions.
- Conduct sustainability assessments and maintain accurate records using approved systems and tools.
- Support the development and implementation of emission reduction plans for selected project farms.
- Promote and implement water conservation initiatives, including drip irrigation and sensor-based technologies, across designated farming areas.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, sustainability, regulatory, WHO Code, and Local Code requirements in all sourcing activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sourcing plans and achieve procurement targets.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to farmer engagement, orchard development, sustainability initiatives, and procurement activities.
- Engage farmers and suppliers proactively to understand their needs and provide timely solutions that foster long-term partnerships.

Required Qualifications

- University or technical degree in Agronomy, Food Sciences, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
- Practical experience working with farmers, agricultural projects, or rural communities.
- Experience in fruit procurement, sourcing operations, or agricultural supply chains.
- Strong understanding of farming practices, farmer engagement, and rural market dynamics.
- Knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), food safety, quality standards, and sustainable agriculture.
- Familiarity with sustainability initiatives such as farm assessments, emission reduction programs, and water conservation projects.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret market intelligence related to fruit availability and pricing.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and persuasion skills to engage effectively with farmers, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
- High personal integrity and commitment to uphold company standards, business principles, and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to work independently while ensuring compliance across all responsibilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.
- Farmer-centric mindset with a strong focus on delivering timely and practical solutions.
- Passion for sustainable agriculture and rural community development.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to sustainable agricultural practices while working closely with rural communities and key stakeholders in the fruit supply chain. It is ideal for candidates who are motivated by impact-driven work and possess strong technical knowledge combined with excellent interpersonal skills.