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

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Economics Statistics Finance or a related field. 25 years of relevant work experience in data analysis business analytics or a similar role. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions pivot tables VLOOKUP macros). Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI Tableau or Google Data Studio. Strong understanding of statistical concepts and data interpretation. Excellent analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear actionable insights. Familiarity with SQL for data querying and extraction is a plus. Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools processes and business challenges.

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