Position: Purchase Executive – European Buying

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Managing Director in all procurement, sourcing, and purchasing operations.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers across European countries for agricultural commodities, food ingredients, and related products.
- Conduct supplier sourcing, market research, price benchmarking, and competitor analysis to identify cost-effective procurement opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, payment conditions, delivery schedules, and contracts with suppliers.
- Monitor European market trends, crop conditions, commodity prices, regulations, and emerging sourcing opportunities.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding quotations, samples, product specifications, certifications, documentation, and shipment schedules.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, pricing, delivery, compliance, and service standards.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, European regulations, food safety standards, and import/export requirements.
- Maintain and update supplier databases, price comparisons, procurement records, and sourcing reports.
- Coordinate with logistics, quality, finance, and documentation teams to ensure smooth procurement operations.
- Review purchase documentation, contracts, and supplier agreements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare procurement reports, sourcing analysis, cost-saving reports, supplier performance reports, and presentations for management.
- Monitor inventory requirements and coordinate procurement planning to ensure uninterrupted supply.




- Support new product development initiatives by identifying suitable suppliers and sourcing innovative products.
- Stay updated with new technologies, digital procurement tools, and market developments to improve procurement efficiency.
- Visit suppliers, trade exhibitions, and industry events across Europe whenever required.
- Perform any additional procurement and sourcing responsibilities assigned by the Managing Director.

Location: Navi Mumbai, India Experience: Minimum 3-5 Years

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy Food Technology, Business, Economics or a related field.
- MBA (Preferred).

Required Skills & Competencies

- Minimum 3-5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in European buying.
- Strong knowledge of European markets and sourcing practices.
- Experience in agricultural commodities, food ingredients, or food technology procurement is highly preferred.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving abilities.
- Good understanding of international trade, import/export documentation, and procurement processes.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, certifications, and quality requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and procurement software.
- Strong presentation and reporting skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English. Additional European language skills (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, or German) will be an added advantage.
- Self-motivated, result-oriented, and capable of working independently in a quick-paced international environment.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

- Are you from Food or Agro based Industry ?

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Executive (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 JKT Enterprises
📍 Navi Mumbai