Job Title Purchase Executive - Rice Bran Location Bhadrak Odisha Department Procurement Raw Material Sourcing Industry Edible Oil Agro Commodities Solvent Extraction Experience Required 2-5 years freshers with relevant internship or BSc Agri background may also be considered Salary As per industry standards Job Responsibilities Vendor Development Management Identify and onboard reliable rice bran suppliers rice mills and traders across Odisha and neighboring states Build long-term supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and competitive pricing Procurement Operations Purchase rice bran as per quality specifications and quantity requirements of the plant Track market rates daily and negotiate favorable purchase terms based on trend analysis Ensure timely inward of raw materials as per production schedules Quality Coordination Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure rice bran meets required specifications moisture FFA etc Address and resolve quality-related issues with vendors Inventory Logistics Monitor stock levels at plant and ensure optimal inventory levels without overstocking Coordinate with logistics team or transporters for efficient and cost-effective material movement Documentation Compliance Maintain purchase records weighbridge slips gate entries and quality reports Ensure vendor billing and payment processing in line with finance protocols Market Intelligence Stay updated on rice bran availability harvest seasons mill crushing trends and local mandi prices Share insights with procurement head for planning and budgeting Key Skills Solid negotiation and communication skills Local market knowledge Odisha Eastern India rice mills Understanding of agri-commodities especially rice bran Working knowledge of MS Excel emailing Ability to travel to vendor locations mills and mandis Qualification Graduate i Candidates with prior experience in edible oil industry or agro trading preferred Languages Required Odia Hindi mandatory English preferred Job Type Full-time Pay 18 000 00 - 20 000 00 per month Work Location In person