Job Description:

Job Description

Agronomist – Potato Procurement

Industry: Frozen Food / Food Processing
Experience: 5–6 Years
Location Coverage: Uttar Pradesh (UP), Haryana, Punjab

Key Potato Varieties Knowledge (Mandatory)

- Santana
- Chipsona-1
- Frysona
- Fryom LR
- Sarfonera
- Other processing-grade potato varieties

Preferred Industry Background

The candidate should have prior experience working with or supplying to reputed potato processing / frozen food companies such as:

- McCain
- HyFun
- PepsiCo
- Mahindra
- ITC
- Iskon Balaji
- Falcon
- Or similar potato processing / frozen food companies

Key Responsibilities

- Procure processing-grade potatoes from open market and contract farming sources
- Maintain solid professional relationships with:

- Potato traders
- Cold storages / cold rooms
- Aggregators and mandi networks

Manage potato sourcing across UP, Haryana, and Punjab Ensure consistent quality, size,



and dry matter suitable for French fries and other processing needs Coordinate timely dispatch of potatoes to the factory Possess basic understanding of potato raw material processing requirements including:
- Dry matter
- Sugar levels
- Defects
- Impact of storage on quality

Coordinate closely with Production and Quality teams

Required Skills & Knowledge

- Strong understanding of potato market pricing and seasonal trends
- Knowledge of potato storage, handling, and logistics
- Ability to assess raw potato quality at the procurement stage
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills

CTC (Cost to Company)

₹5.0 – ₹5.5 LPA
Compensation will be based on experience, market network strength, and technical fit.

Reporting Structure

- Reports To: Head – Procurement / Operations
- Works Closely With:

- Production Team
- Quality Assurance Team
- Cold Storage & Logistics Partners

📌 Agronomist – Potato Procurement (Ambala)
🏢 Kaapro Management Solutions
📍 Ambala