Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

Purchase fresh fruits and vegetables daily from APMC Pune mandi as per demand plans. Identify reliable commission agents, farmers, traders, and suppliers. Ensure best quality produce at optimal prices through effective negotiation.

Quality & Grading

Assess produce quality, freshness, size, maturity, and defects at the mandi. Ensure buying strictly as per Mulyam Agronomics quality standards. Coordinate with QC and warehouse teams for grading feedback and rejection handling.

Pricing & Market Intelligence

Track daily mandi prices, arrivals, demand-supply trends, and seasonal variations. Share real-time price and market insights with the procurement and planning teams. Support management in price forecasting and sourcing strategies.

Quantity Planning & Coordination

Purchase quantities as per sales forecasts and dispatch plans. Coordinate with logistics for timely vehicle loading and dispatch to collection/distribution centers. Minimize shortages, excess procurement, and wastage.

Documentation & Compliance

Ensure proper billing, receipts, gate passes, and APMC compliance documents. Maintain daily purchase records, rates, quantities, and supplier details.

Relationship Management

Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers and agents. Resolve quality, quantity, or rate disputes at the mandi level.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of APMC Pune mandi operations. Deep understanding of fruits and vegetables quality parameters. Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills. Ability to work early morning hours. Basic record-keeping and reporting skills (manual or digital). High integrity, accountability, and field-oriented mindset.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum

3-5 years of proven experience

as a mandi buyer or procurement executive for fruits and vegetables. Prior experience in APMC Pune or similar large mandis preferred. Education: Minimum 10+2; diploma/graduate preferred.
Willingness to work flexible hours as per mandi operations

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person