Manager / Sr. Manager

Role & responsibilities

- Spearheading volume procurement operations: Managed significant volumes of purchases annually & max. during season, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition.

- Full-cycle expertise: Handling complete purchase process from sourcing to logistics, including managing suppliers across the Andhra & Telangana region.

- Stakeholder engagement: Building strong relationships with key stakeholders including government officials, buyers, cooperatives, societies & farmer groups.

- Market analysis and planning: Mapping regional potential and market trends to inform strategic buying decisions.

- Performance-driven: Consistently delivering on key performance indicators (KPIs) for volume, gross cost per metric ton (GC/MT), and profit before tax (PBT).

- Strategic sourcing: Developing and executing buying strategies aligned with factory needs & storage capacities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and market competitiveness.

- Quality assurance: Implementing innovative practices to acquire the highest quality raw materials at competitive prices.

- In-depth knowledge: Developing a deep understanding of product grades, blends, and regional dynamics.

- Operational excellence: Optimizing supply chain efficiencies to become the industry's "sharpest buyer," while maintaining high-level operational efficiency and reliability.

- Manage the team members

Preferred candidate profile

- Management graduate overall 10-15yrs of experience, with min. 5yrs in Managerial role

- Handling procurement/supply chain & operations in Agri business industry / commodity industry, developing and managing an efficient procurement network as per distribution strategy.

- Strong communication and leadership qualities

- Proven track record of success in managing high-volume and complex procurement operations.

- Strong understanding of international trade regulations and market dynamics.

- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.