Reference: 9488 CMConsultant: ChristaMostertJob Description: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 OWS.Ensure that stock gets managed according to the agreement and size of package.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.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.Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and suppliers through regular interactions.Support sales and marketing activities, including tastings, shows and travelling.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 all sourced grapes and wine meet legal specifications and comply with South African regulations.Assist during internal audits at OWS (traceability, walkthroughs, auditor queries).Adherence to company and statutory requirements & compliance.Ensures housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards as well as general maintenance.Qualifications:Relevant Degree or Diploma in Wine MakingQualified wine judge on the Wine & Spiritis BoardSAGE ExperienceMinimum 2 years’ cellar operating experience in similar environmentValid drivers license8 years of production experience in Wine IndustryHow to Apply:Email your comprehensive CV toexceedhr@exceed.co.za.If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.#J-18808-Ljbffr