Job Description

Position: Purchase Executive – European Buying

Location: Mumbai, India

Experience: Minimum 3-5 Years

Education

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

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Purchase Executive to support the Managing Director in all procurement and sourcing activities for European markets. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of European procurement practices, supplier sourcing, international trade, agricultural commodities, food ingredients, and supply chain coordination.

The role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical abilities, commercial awareness, and the capability to build long-term relationships with suppliers across Europe.

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.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Minimum 3-5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in European buying.
- Solid 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 fast-paced international environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- New supplier development and qualification.
- Cost savings achieved through strategic sourcing.
- On-time procurement and supplier delivery performance.
- Supplier quality and compliance.
- Procurement process efficiency.
- Market intelligence and sourcing opportunities identified.
- Timely reporting and procurement documentation.
- Support provided to the Managing Director in achieving procurement objectives.

📌 Purchase Executive – European Buying (India)
🏢 Epoch Consulting
📍 India