Head of Sourcing & Procurement – Fresh Produce

Company Description

Namaa Group Ltd is a fast-growing company specializing in the sourcing and export of fresh fruits to international markets. We work closely with farms, cooperatives, and suppliers to deliver consistent quality, traceability, and compliance with export standards. As demand continues to grow, we are expanding our sourcing operations to strengthen and scale our farm-level supply network.

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Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Sourcing & Procurement – Fresh Produce to lead and expand our farm-level sourcing operations. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on building strong relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and aggregators to secure reliable volumes of export-grade fruits.

The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating supply agreements, ensuring quality and compliance with export requirements, and strengthening the existing sourcing team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in aligning seasonal supply with export demand and supporting the company’s continued growth.

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Qualifications

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Minimum 7 years of experience in fresh produce sourcing, procurement, or agricultural supply chain roles

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Proven direct relationships with farms, cooperatives, or produce suppliers

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Experience supplying export markets with fresh fruits

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Strong understanding of fruit quality standards, grading, and traceability

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Knowledge of GlobalG.A.P, MRLs, and export compliance requirements

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Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills

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Willingness to travel regularly to farming regions

Preferred:

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Existing farmer or cooperative network

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Experience with contract farming or supplier development

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Background in fresh fruit export companies

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