Responsibilities Source high-quality apples suitable for CA storage directly from orchards FPOs mandis or aggregators in Kashmir Identify and engage with reliable growers and suppliers producing CA-grade apples firmness color brix size Conduct pre-harvest and post-harvest assessments to estimate crop quality and readiness Ensure apples are procured sorted and packed according to CA storage specifications Negotiate competitive prices and finalize procurement contracts within budget guidelines Coordinate with third-party quality assurance teams for grading and selection at farm gates or mandis Oversee first-mile logistics including crate packing loading and cold chain transit to CA storage facilities Maintain accurate procurement records including quantity quality grades lot traceability and vendor details Regularly report market trends price fluctuations and supplier performance Ensure adherence to company procurement SOPs and post-harvest handling standards Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Agriculture Horticulture Agribusiness or related discipline 2-4 years of experience in apple procurement preferably with experience in CA-grade sourcing In-depth knowledge of apple varieties e g Red Delicious Royal Gala harvest timelines and CA requirements Familiarity with Kashmir s apple belts and supplier ecosystem Solid negotiation interpersonal and vendor management skills Understanding of quality parameters firmness color index sugar level Brix and fruit size calibration Willingness to travel extensively across sourcing areas Basic proficiency in Excel Google Sheets and digital record-keeping tools Fluency in Kashmiri Urdu is a plus

📌 New Product - Kashmir Apple (Srinagar)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Srinagar