Wine Buyer - - Stellenbosch

Job title: Wine Buyer

Our client, based in Stellenbosch, is looking to hire an experienced Wine Buyer to join their team as soon as possible.

Overall Job Description:

Accountable for overseeing the comprehensive procurement of wine and grapes in alignment with sales forecasts. Responsible or effectively handling all contracts pertaining to inventory and agreed-upon terms. Additionally, they are entrusted with the management and upkeep of long-term agreements and diverse projects associated with production. Maintaining favourable relationships within the wine industry, particularly with crucial suppliers, is a key aspect of this role.

Sourcing of Wine & Grapes

Assess the market situation and develop strategies to achieve sourcing goals.
Negotiate balanced packages, considering product, volume, price, delivery and payment terms.
Allocation of tanks for each vintage based on the agreed wine contracts and quality expectations.
Allocation of wine to all bottle and bulk SKUs for the weekly wine planning.
Ensure that all products get meet client expectation including wine specification and quality prior to trucking in to the company.
Ensure that stock gets managed according to the agreement and size of package.

Evaluation / Pricing

Establishes and maintains appropriate methods / systems for evaluating and pricing for wines.
Manage pricing within agreed costings or target price band.
Ensure payment terms align with company standards.

Managing of Agreements and Projects

Manage long-term agreements with regards to production.
Responsible for the implementation of new agreements and projects relating to external wine and grape production.
Responsible for new vine plantings and expansion initiatives.

Client Relationship / Marketing

Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and suppliers through regular interactions.
Support sales and marketing activities, including tastings, shows and travelling.

Administration

Ensure completion of SAWIS documentation including BG6s, pink cards, and other wine intake-related documentation, as well as WS-application prior to harvest.
Ensure that SAGE is well implemented in terms of wine contracts (volume, correct codes, pricing and managed according to company expectations.
Set up, maintain detailed recordkeeping of harvest tonnage reconciliations.
Set up, maintain, and monitoring off-site stock takes.
Regularly update the Buying Plan with volumes per producer, pricing, and average costings.
Assist Commercial Finance Manager with wine, service, and additions costings.
Maintain proper recordkeeping of all wine and grape contracts.
Develop protocols for external processing cellars and farmers regarding external wine processing, additions and grape farming and communicate them effectively.
Approve all wine and grape-related invoices, including processing costs and storage fees.
Arrange and set up annual allocation tastings, summarise information & provide feedback to cellars.

Quality Management Systems

Ensure that all sourced grapes and wine meet legal specifications and comply with South African regulations.
Assist during internal audits at (traceability, walkthroughs, auditor queries).
Assist during external audits at selected farms / cellars (traceability, preparation, walkthroughs, auditor queries, solutions of problems areas and strategies to improve.

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

Adherence to company and statutory requirements & compliance.
Ensures housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards as well as general maintenance.

Requirements:

8 years of production experience in Wine Industry
SAGE Experience
Minimum 2 years’ cellar operating experience in similar environment
Valid drivers license
Relevant Degree or Diploma in Wine Making
Qualified wine judge on the Wine & Spirits Board
Excellent wine making process knowledge. Good people management and relationship skills. Leadership and staff motivational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must show initiative, be target driven and self-motivated.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Location: Stellenbosch/Klapmuts area.

Position type: Full time permanent position.

Salary offered: Market related and depending on experience.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks

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