Qualification: Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Commerce, Business Administration, Food Technology, or a related field.
Experience: 3–8 years of experience in spice procurement.
Robust negotiation and supplier management skills
Salary: Upto 7 LPA
Job Overview:
We are looking for a Root Spices Procurement Executive / Senior Executive to manage the procurement of turmeric from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
The role involves sourcing quality material, developing supplier relationships, monitoring market trends, and ensuring cost-effective procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
Source and procure turmeric from key production regions.
Build relationships with farmers, traders, FPOs, commission agents, and aggregators.
Negotiate prices and ensure competitive procurement.
Identify new suppliers and maintain a robust sourcing network.
Monitor mandi prices, arrivals, crop conditions, and market trends.
Conduct farmer surveys and gather crop intelligence.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly market reports.
Maintain procurement MIS using Excel and prepare PowerPoint presentations.
Update procurement records in ERP (SAP knowledge is preferred).
Check turmeric quality, including curcumin, moisture, color, and impurities.
Coordinate with quality teams for sample testing and approvals.
Requirements:
Positive knowledge of turmeric markets and quality parameters.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel across Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.