Job Description

Job Title: Field Buyer - Wheat Procurement

Location:

State-specific (Candidate should be open to relocation as per crop catchment and business requirements)

Function:

Procurement & Supply Chain

Reports to:

Regional Procurement Manager - Agri Commodities

Role Summary

The Field Buyer will be responsible for driving end-to-end wheat procurement at the mandi and trader levels. The role focuses on ensuring fair price discovery, quality assurance, and efficient sourcing through strong on-ground connect and market intelligence. The incumbent will act as the company's eyes and ears in the field, building a robust network across mandis, traders, and transporters while maintaining alignment with business and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Market Operations & Procurement

+ Lead wheat procurement activities during the harvest season at mandi and trader levels. + Ensure timely buying aligned with quality and price benchmarks.
+ Facilitate transparent and efficient price discovery mechanisms.
+ Coordinate with internal quality, logistics, and finance teams for smooth execution.

Market Intelligence

+ Track daily mandi arrivals, prices, and competitor buying behaviour. + Collect real-time information on crop size, quality, farmer sentiment, and local trade trends.
+ Report structured market insights to central procurement for decision-making.

Stakeholder & Network Management

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with

Adhtiyas, traders, mandi officials, quality inspectors, and transporters

. + Develop a dependable supplier base across major wheat-growing regions.
+ Ensure ethical, compliant, and sustainable sourcing practices in all interactions.

Logistics & Operations

+ Coordinate dispatch planning and freight negotiations at field level. + Support smooth movement of goods from mandis to company silos or plants.
+ Monitor transit quality and minimize handling losses.

Cross-Commodity Exposure (Preferred)

+ Support procurement or market intelligence for allied commodities like

bran, maize, or sugar

when required.

Candidate Profile

Education:

Graduate/Postgraduate in Agriculture, Agri Business Management, or related field.

Experience:

+ 5-10 years of experience in agri procurement or mandi operations. + Prior exposure to a

leading agri/FMCG companies

preferred.

Technical Skills:

+ Strong understanding of wheat quality parameters, mandi operations, and trade documentation. + Working knowledge of logistics, freight negotiation, and warehouse coordination.

Behavioral Skills:

+ Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills. + High integrity and compliance orientation.
+ Ability to work independently in field conditions with frequent travel.
+ Flexible to relocate based on seasonal catchments and commodity requirements.

Why Join Us

This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of agri markets, supply chain, and business strategy -- shaping the company's competitive edge through efficient and ethical sourcing from India's wheat heartlands.