JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Assistant Manager Procurement

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager – Eggs will be responsible for managing end-to-end pan-India egg procurement operations, ensuring an optimal balance between supply and demand, cost-effective sourcing, supplier/farm relationship management, quality compliance, and timely fulfillment of customer orders.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage overall egg procurement activities using cost-effective purchasing methods in coordination with egg farms, Sales, Finance, Logistics, and other relevant functions.

- Take ownership of pan-India egg procurement operations to maintain an effective supply-demand balance and build strong stakeholder relationships.

- Manage egg farm contracts through a team of Farm Supervisors and ensure operational feasibility and continuity.

- Monitor farm capacity against market demand and identify and onboard new farms and new markets to ensure a reliable supplier network.

- Manage egg procurement through a flow-through model, supporting zero/minimum inventory holding by procuring eggs against confirmed orders from the Sales team/customers.

- Ensure proper cleaning, grading/handling, and packing of eggs in accordance with SOPs and quality standards, coordinating with Plant Heads and Farm Supervisors for timely dispatch.

- Ensure adequate availability of packing materials at all farms and maintain 100% stock accuracy of Suguna assets and packing materials.

- Ensure all associated farms comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including FSSAI, GST,



packaging laws, and other relevant regulations.

- Coordinate with Suguna Feed Mills and cross-functional teams to ensure timely supply of feed and premix to farms for continuous egg production as per required standards.

- Coordinate with the Accounts team to ensure timely payments to farms, transporters, and vendors, including proper accounting of farm invoices and periodic raising of purchase orders.

- Address and resolve customer and consumer complaints effectively, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement in service and product quality.

- Prepare and publish periodic reports covering logistics, orders received and executed, fill rate, procurement, supply-demand position, and other operational KPIs.

- Analyze procurement and operational data to support future planning and improve efficiency, cost control, and service levels.

- Work closely with Sales, Finance, Farms, Logistics, Production/Plant, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless end-to-end egg supply operations.

Key Competencies

- Egg procurement and supplier/farm management

- Pan-India sourcing and supply-demand planning

- Vendor and contract management

- Cost optimization and negotiation

- Inventory and packing-material management

- Logistics and order fulfillment

- FSSAI, GST, and statutory compliance

- Cross-functional stakeholder management

- MIS reporting and data analysis

- Customer complaint resolution

- Robust communication and negotiation skills

- Team management and leadership

📌 Assistant Manager Procurement (India)
🏢 HIRESTAR JOB BANK
📍 India