Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
? Strategic Sourcing:
? Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for fruits.
? Identify and assess potential farmers and manage farmer relationships to
ensure reliability and quality.
? Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve the best
value for the company.
? Procurement Management:
? Oversee the purchasing process, from order placement to delivery, ensuring
timely and efficient procurement of fruits.
? Manage the procurement budget, track expenditures, and ensure
cost-effectiveness.
? Monitor market trends, demand, and supply conditions to make informed
purchasing decisions.
? Team Leadership:
? Lead and mentor the procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous
improvement and professional development.
? Set performance objectives, conduct regular reviews, and provide
feedback.
? Stakeholder Management:
? Proactively engage with External (Farmers) & Internal Stakeholders (Supply
Chain/Category/Demand teams) ensuring effective coordination &
communication.
? Act as an Enabler to ensure seamless flow of operations at the business
sites.
? Play a pivotal role in resolving issues & conflicts in line with
business objectives.
? Market Intelligence:
? Identify sourcing pockets & analyze the market trends, competitor
behavior & business potential.
? Devise & implement strategies to attract & onboard new suppliers on the
platform.
? Understand the sourcing dynamics of the area.
? Build & operate market intelligence channels required for effective
sourcing.
Requirements
Educational Qualification of ABM Agriculture or Horticulture from reputed colleges.
? At least 6 months to 2 years of field experience in souring Agri commodities.
? Exposure to working in 2/3 commodities & multi locations will be preferred
? Should be willing to be on ground, work closely with farmers & open to travel across.
? It should be well networked in the Agri World (Input/Output).
? Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Candidates should be comfortable traveling between Maharashtra and Rajasthan, with Maharashtra as the base location and deployment in Rajasthan for a period of three months

Skills Required