Fruits Sourcing Associate – Multan (Contractual)

About the role

The Fruits Sourcing Associate will support sustainable fruit procurement by building strong partnerships with orchard farmers, promoting Good Agricultural Practices, and driving orchard development initiatives. The role ensures a reliable fruit supply, provides market intelligence, and upholds food safety, quality, and sustainability standards.

Key responsibilities

• Advise orchard farmers on Good Agricultural Practices to improve fruit quality, productivity, and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain relationships with fruit farmers, suppliers, and stakeholders to secure a reliable supply base.
• Identify and develop new orchards to support localization and long‑term procurement strategies.
• Monitor market dynamics, crop conditions, availability, and pricing trends to deliver accurate market intelligence.
• Conduct sustainability assessments, maintain records, and support emission‑reduction plans for project farms.
• Promote water‑conservation initiatives such as drip irrigation and sensor‑based technologies across farming areas.

Required profile

• University or technical degree in Agronomy, Food Sciences, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience working with farmers, agricultural projects, or rural communities.
• Experience in fruit procurement, sourcing operations, or agricultural supply chains.
• Good understanding of farming practices, farmer engagement, and rural market dynamics.
• Knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices, food safety, quality standards, and sustainable agriculture.