Position: Root Spices Procurement Executive / Senior Executive Location: Erode, Tamil Nadu 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 strong 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:
- Good knowledge of turmeric markets and quality parameters.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel across Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.