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Job Title: Deputy Manager/ Manager - Procurement
Location:
1) Gujarat, Rajasthan (Movement as per requirement)
2) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. (Candidates who are localities of AP and Telangana and are fluent in Hindi are preferred) (Movement as per requirement)
Role Overview: The Manager/Deputy Manager Procurement will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing, purchasing, and management of fruit supplies for the company. This role involves negotiating contracts, building and maintaining farmer relationships, and managing the procurement budget to ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining high standards. This role requires the person to be flexible with operating out of Mandis & on field, identifying sourcing pockets, forging long-term relationships with the farming community thereby enabling procurement of multiple categories of fruits. He/She will act as a bridge line between the company & the farmers acting as the key problem solver in case of disputes/discrepancies.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage farmer relationships, and negotiate contracts to ensure quality and value.
2) Procurement Management: Oversee the purchasing process, manage budgets, and leverage market trends to drive cost-effective procurement decisions.
3) Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the procurement team, set performance goals, and foster continuous improvement.
4) Stakeholder Management: Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless operations and resolving conflicts aligned with business goals.
5) Market Intelligence: Analyze market trends, competitor behavior, and sourcing dynamics to identify opportunities and onboard new suppliers.
6) Operational Efficiency: Build and maintain intelligence channels to enhance sourcing effectiveness and drive operational success.
Qualifications:
● 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.
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