Role & responsibilities
Tobacco Board Liaison & Auction Sourcing
Serve as primary point of contact with the Tobacco Board.
Attend tobacco auctions, evaluate leaf quality, and secure the best tobacco at competitive rates.
Track auction calendars, crop patterns, and pricing trends across growing regions to inform sourcing decisions.
Build direct relationships with growers and traders to secure supply reliability ahead of plant requirements.
Non-Tobacco Material (NTM) Procurement
Source and purchase all non-tobacco raw materials required for production (filters, cigarette paper, packaging materials, adhesives, and other inputs).
Ensure material quality meets production specifications and delivery timelines align with plant requirements.
Vendor Management
Identify, evaluate, and onboard current vendors across tobacco and NTM categories.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts to optimize cost without compromising quality.
Maintain long-term vendor relationships and proactively manage performance or quality issues.
Cost & Inventory Control
Monitor market pricing trends to time purchases for cost efficiency.
Coordinate with plant on raw material inventory levels to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.




Report procurement costs and variances to the Finance Head.
Compliance & Reporting
Ensure all procurement activity complies with Tobacco Board regulations and relevant statutory requirements.
Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation for audits.
Provide regular reporting to the Finance Head and promoters on sourcing activity, costs, and vendor performance.

Preferred candidate profile

Must-Haves
Prior procurement experience within the tobacco/cigarette industry, ideally with direct Tobacco Board liaison and auction experience.
Demonstrated track record negotiating with vendors and securing competitive raw material pricing.
Working understanding of NTM categories used in cigarette manufacturing (filters, paper, packaging).
Willingness to travel to auctions and grower regions as required.
Based in or willing to relocate to Delhi (CP).

Preferred Background
Experience working closely with or reporting into a Finance function, with comfort in cost and variance reporting.
Existing relationships within the tobacco trading and growing community.

📌 Procurement Manager New Delhi (India)
🏢 Mount Talent Consulting
📍 India