We're Hiring: Sourcing Manager – Spices & Food Ingredients Company: AgroYard Foods Co.

Location:
Ahmedabad, Gujarat Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role
AgroYard Foods Co. is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Sourcing Manager with strong knowledge of the Indian spices market, supplier networks, and raw material procurement. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing quality spices and food ingredients, developing reliable supplier relationships, negotiating competitive prices, and ensuring consistent quality and timely availability of materials. We are looking for someone who understands the spices trade, has established industry connections, and can independently manage end-to-end sourcing activities.

Key Responsibilities
1. Spices Sourcing & Procurement
- Identify and source a wide range of whole spices, ground spices, and food ingredients from manufacturers, processors, wholesalers, farmers, and trading markets.
- Develop sourcing networks across major Indian spice-producing regions.
- Identify reliable suppliers offering competitive prices and consistent quality.
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities, from supplier identification to final delivery.
- Source products such as chilli, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, cloves, fennel, fenugreek, and other spices.
- Monitor seasonal availability, market fluctuations, crop conditions, and price trends. 2. Supplier Management & Development
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with spice manufacturers, processors, farmers, traders, and wholesalers.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers.
- Conduct supplier visits, factory inspections, and market assessments.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit facilities, delivery schedules, and commercial agreements.
- Maintain an approved supplier database and regularly evaluate supplier performance.




- Develop alternative sourcing options to minimise supply risks. 3. Quality Assurance & Product Evaluation
- Ensure all sourced materials meet company quality specifications.
- Coordinate product sampling, testing, and approvals before bulk procurement.
- Evaluate spices based on purity, colour, aroma, moisture, grading, cleanliness, and other relevant quality parameters.
- Coordinate with quality control teams and accredited laboratories for required testing.
- Address quality complaints, rejections, and supplier discrepancies.
- Ensure suppliers meet applicable food safety and regulatory requirements. 4. Commercial & Cost Management
- Negotiate competitive procurement prices and maximise cost efficiency.
- Analyse market prices and identify opportunities for strategic purchasing.
- Compare supplier quotations and prepare procurement cost assessments.
- Monitor procurement budgets and material cost movements.
- Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing and long-term supply agreements.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, invoices, and supplier documentation. 5. Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
- Coordinate with suppliers, transporters, warehouses, and internal teams.
- Ensure timely procurement and delivery of raw materials.
- Monitor inventory levels and plan purchases according to production requirements.
- Minimise stock shortages, excess inventory, wastage, and procurement delays.
- Ensure proper packaging, storage, and transportation of spices. Required Qualifications & Experience




- Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 3–7 years of relevant experience in spices sourcing, procurement, or raw material purchasing.
- Strong understanding of the Indian spices market and major sourcing locations.
- Established contacts with spice suppliers, manufacturers, processors, traders, and wholesalers will be a significant advantage.
- Experience in supplier negotiations, quality evaluation, procurement planning, and cost management.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and spice quality parameters.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, procurement systems, and supplier management tools. Essential Skills
- Strong negotiation and commercial decision-making abilities.
- Excellent supplier relationship management.
- Market research and price analysis.
- Independent working and problem-solving capabilities.
- Solid communication and coordination skills.
- Willingness to travel to supplier locations and spice markets when required. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Competitive sourcing prices and procurement cost savings.
- Development of new and reliable supplier networks.
- Consistent raw material quality.
- Timely availability and delivery of materials.
- Reduction in procurement costs and supply chain risks.
- Effective supplier performance and inventory management.

How to Apply
If you have hands-on experience in spices sourcing and strong connections within the Indian spice industry, we would love to hear from you. Please share your updated resume highlighting your sourcing experience, supplier network, product categories handled, and previous procurement responsibilities. AgroYard Foods Co. – Building quality through better sourcing. Pay: ₹296,000.00
- ₹1,190,000.00 per year Work

Location:
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📌 Sourcing Manager – Spices (Ahmedabad)
🏢 AgroYard Foods
📍 Ahmedabad