Job Title: Buyer Vitamins & Additives

Location: HO Mumbai

About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, research-driven agribusiness company and a part of the Godrej Industries Group. The company operates across Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry & Processed Foods, serving the needs of farmers and businesses across India.

The Animal Nutrition Business is one of the largest organized animal feed businesses in India, offering nutrition solutions for cattle, poultry, aqua, and specialty segments. Through its Central Buying Organization (CBO), GAVL drives strategic sourcing and procurement excellence to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chain.

Job Purpose

Responsible for end-to-end procurement of vitamins, additives, functional supplements, amino acids, and minerals sourced domestically and internationally for use in animal feed/pet food manufacturing. The candidate should possess a strong foundation in chemistry and related sciences, with an interest in procurement, sourcing, market analysis, and import operations. Must be willing to travel for market studies, vendor interactions, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Planning and Execution

- Manage procurement of Vitamins & Additives portfolio for multiple businesses and factories in GAVL and execute procurement strategies to achieve business objectives.
- Prepare annual budgets with reasonable cost estimates and ensure spend remains within budget norms.
- Lead sourcing by performing periodic spend analysis, inventory controls, rejection reduction, etc., to align procurement actions with business plans. Make best use of digital platforms and ERP solutions to gather insights related to spend management.
- Support contract negotiations, pricing discussions, payment terms,



and Incoterms while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Strategic & Global Sourcing
- Identify, assess, and develop a network of reliable global and local suppliers to ensure uninterrupted, cost-effective, and quality-compliant supply of key ingredients.
- Continuously scan domestic and international market trends and price dynamics to support buying decisions.

Stakeholder Collaboration
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Manufacturing, R&D;, Nutrition, Quality, Finance, and Regulatory teams.
- Evaluate product specifications and supplier capabilities with Nutrition and R&D; teams to ensure technical suitability and compliance with formulation requirements.
- Keep track of new developments, molecules, and alternatives in the Additives category and work with stakeholders to identify implementation opportunities within GAVL.

Import Operations Management
- Support end-to-end import processes, including vendor communication, documentation, customs clearance coordination, CHA interactions, and compliance with international trade and port regulations.
- Assess CHA and logistics partners for efficiency and responsiveness to business needs.
- Ensure all imported and domestic materials meet statutory and internal compliance norms (FSSAI, BIS, GMP, DGFT, etc.) with complete documentation and audit readiness.

Market Intelligence & Risk Management
- Track trends in global commodity and Vitamins & Additives markets,



foreign exchange, freight, and regulatory environments to support short-term and long-term buying decisions, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.
- Be willing to travel across India for vendor development, industry conferences, market assessments, and business support activities.

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
- Build supplier partnerships and monitor performance on delivery, quality, and service metrics. Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in vendor identification and onboarding activities to enhance the supplier base and ensure competitive sourcing.

Key Competencies
- Basic knowledge of vitamins, amino acids, supplement molecules (e.g., choline chloride, betaine), additives, and minerals.
- Understanding of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, imports, or related concepts through academics, internships, or projects.
- Awareness of import documentation, customs processes, and international trade compliance.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and willingness to learn ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Exposure to regulatory frameworks such as FSSAI, BIS, GMP, HACCP, or related standards will be an advantage.

Qualifications

- B.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Agriculture, Food Technology, or related disciplines.
- Freshers or candidates with 0 to 1 year of experience.
- Internships, academic projects, or certifications related to procurement, supply chain, imports, chemicals, food, pharma, animal nutrition, or nutraceuticals will be preferred.
- Robust academic foundation and willingness to build a career in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

📌 Buyer - Vitamins and Additives (Mumbai)
🏢 Godrej Agrovet
📍 Mumbai