# Snr Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce

> Nile Fresh (Pty) Ltd · Centurion, South Africa · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-04

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Team Growth

## Description

### About Nile.ag

Nile’s mission is to enhance the livelihoods of both farmers and consumers throughout Africa. By providing a digital ecosystem that streamlines trading and transactions, we help farmers improve their economic viability while ensuring food remains affordable for consumers. Our all-in-one application allows farmers to sell produce, access funds, and manage input procurement and financing.

We are a high-growth company backed by institutional investors, including Naspers and the Dutch Development Bank (FMO). Our founding team brings together experience from world-class organizations such as Amazon, J.P. Morgan, and Luno. Learn more about us at [www.nile.ag/about](http://www.nile.ag/about)

### Our Team & Culture

We are committed to building a high-performing team that is passionate about fundamentally transforming Africa’s food systems. Our work environment is fast-paced, modern, and fun, reflecting the nature of our high-growth business. We operate daily based on our core values, which form the foundation of all our decisions.

### The role

At Nile, we see roles as an opportunity for personal development. As our business grows, so will the scope of your role. Today, our team requires a Snr Procurement Manager report directly to one of our Directors. The successful applicant will take ownership of the following functions:

-   Cultivating and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with key farmers.
-   Collaborating with the software engineering team to drive improvements in sourcing systems and processes.
-   Working closely with Nile’s logistics team to enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
-   Developing management metrics and reporting to rigorously track the performance of the sourcing function.
-   Managing a team of farmer relationship managers, with each specializing in a specific fresh produce category or growing region.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
-   5–10 years of progressive experience in fresh produce procurement, ideally gained at retailers, exporters, aggregators, or traders.
-   Proven experience in managing and leading a team.
-   A quick learner, capable of adapting swiftly to the complexity of a hyper-growth start-up environment.
-   An analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems in a pragmatic way.
-   Experience with the implementation of new supply chain systems and/or processes.

## Benefits

-   Nile offers competitive remuneration, with opportunities to advance your career within a fast-growing company.
-   We offer a vibrant work environment where you get to collaborate with highly motivative team members.

## Apply

[Apply at Nile Fresh (Pty) Ltd](https://apply.workable.com/nile-fresh-pty-ltd/j/5D47F933B3/apply)

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