To lead and oversee biomass raw material sourcing across multiple manufacturing plants, ensuring sustainable supply aligned with production targets. Responsible for designing and implementing outreach strategies to villages, aggregators, and traders through plant-based sourcing teams, assigning annual procurement targets, and supervising their performance.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement outreach programs to villages, aggregators, and traders for sustainable biomass procurement.
Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders in sourcing regions.
Allocate annual biomass procurement targets to plant-level raw material teams based on production requirements.
Supervise and guide plant-based sourcing teams to meet assigned targets and quality standards.
Align raw material procurement plans with annual and monthly production targets.
Monitor market trends, supply availability, and pricing of biomass raw materials.
Ensure compliance with company policies, legal norms, and sustainability guidelines in sourcing activities.
Coordinate with production and quality control teams to ensure consistency in supply and material quality.
Prepare regular procurement performance reports for management review.
Identify new sourcing regions and develop supplier networks to support plant expansion plans.
Qualifications & Experience
Graduate in Agriculture, Forestry, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Master's preferred).
Minimum 10 years' experience in agricultural commodity procurement, rural outreach, or supply chain management; biomass sector experience strongly preferred.
Proven track record in multi-location procurement team management.
Strong networking and negotiation skills with rural suppliers and traders.
Excellent communication skills in Hindi and English; regional languages desirable.
Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
Willingness to travel extensively across sourcing regions and plant locations.
Competencies
Strategic thinking and execution
Team leadership across dispersed geographic locations
Relationship management with rural suppliers
Decision-making under variable market conditions
Strong analytical and reporting skills
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