About the role: Manage end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations for agricultural inputs and downstream logistics. Ensure timely availability, cost efficiency, quality assurance, supplier performance, and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for agricultural inputs (fertilizers, seeds, crop
protection, mechanization services, inventory management and logistics).
- Implement category management, supplier segmentation, and sourcing plans aligned with
business goals.
- Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, supplier pre-qualification, and market analysis.
Conduct competitive procurement, negotiation, and contract management to achieve optimal commercial and service outcomes.
- Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure product and service compliance with specifications and standards.
- Manage supplier performance, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to legal, ethical, corporate and regulatory procurement standards.




- Implement and manage digital procurement tools and analytics platforms for spend visibility and performance tracking.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (operations, finance, agronomy, legal, compliance) to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Optimize inventory levels, logistics operations, and downstream distribution to customers and partners.
- Lead risk assessment, mitigation and prevention across the supply chain.

Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Business Administration, or
related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5 - 7 years of procurement and supply chain experience, including 3+ years in the agricultural sector or agribusiness.
- Proven experience in international or multinational companies.
- Solid knowledge of category management, sourcing strategy, contract and performance
management.
- Hands-on experience with ERP and e-procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa,
Oracle

📌 Procurement Manager (Veerapur)
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