Strong knowledge of procurement of commodities with experience in the coconut value chain, including market dynamics, supplier development, quality assessment, and commercial negotiations.
- Comprehensive understanding of the coconut/copra value chain, from farm-level sourcing to processing, logistics, storage, and end-use applications.
- Should have exposure in managing contract manufacturing & managing contract agreement with manufacturer.
- In-depth knowledge of agricultural commodity markets, including:
- Price drivers and market cycles
- Crop patterns and seasonality
- Demand-supply dynamics
- Commodity risk factors
- Market intelligence and forecasting
- Experience in developing and managing sourcing networks across key copra-producing regions.
- Solid analytical capability to track commodity trends,



evaluate procurement strategies, and optimize sourcing costs.
- Exposure to stakeholder management, contract negotiations, inventory planning, and supplier relationship management.
Preferred Background:
Experience in Copra buying, coconut oil, edible oils, FMCG, food processing, or agri-commodity industries.
Ideal Candidate:
A commercially astute procurement professional with 7–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or commodity trading with in-depth commodity knowledge, strong market connects, and the ability to drive strategic sourcing decisions in a volatile commodity environment.

📌 Deputy Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Bajaj Consumer Care
📍 Mumbai