Purchase Executive – Agro Commodities

Company: Radiance Global Traders Pvt Ltd
Location: Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Employment type: Full-time, office-based
Experience: Prior hands-on experience in purchase, sourcing or procurement

About the role

Radiance Global Traders Pvt Ltd is a merchant exporter of agro commodities and processed food products. We are looking for a Purchase Executive to source whole spices, pulses, maize and other agricultural commodities from suppliers across India.

You will handle purchases from enquiry through supplier dispatch. The role involves developing suppliers, comparing prices and quality, negotiating terms, coordinating samples and inspections, and following up to ensure goods are ready on time.

Key responsibilities

- Source commodities and develop suppliers. Identify and evaluate traders, processors, mills and stockists for products such as dry red chilli, cumin, fenugreek, cassia, pulses and yellow maize. Build backup sources for frequently purchased items.
- Track market prices and availability. Collect regular price and stock updates from suppliers and key markets. Monitor seasonal arrivals, changes in quality and availability, and share timely buying recommendations.
- Compare quotations and negotiate terms. Evaluate offers based on product grade, price, quantity, packing, delivery timeline, payment terms and total purchase cost. Negotiate commercial terms and submit clear purchase recommendations for approval.
- Coordinate samples and quality checks. Share buyer specifications with suppliers, arrange samples, and coordinate inspections or lab testing where required. Confirm that the bulk lot matches the approved sample and agreed specifications before dispatch.
- Execute purchase orders and follow up. Prepare purchase orders after approval,



confirm terms with suppliers, and track stock readiness, packing and delivery commitments. Flag shortages, delays or quality issues early and work with suppliers to resolve them.
- Maintain purchase records and coordinate with Accounts. Update supplier, quotation and purchase order trackers in Excel. Check supplier invoices against agreed terms and coordinate payment follow-up with Accounts. Maintain records of supplier performance, quality issues and corrective actions.
- Coordinate supplier dispatch readiness. Confirm when the goods will be ready and share pickup details with the team handling transport.

Must-have skills

- Hands-on experience obtaining supplier quotations, negotiating terms and following purchase orders through to completion.
- Ability to identify and evaluate current suppliers and compare offers on cost, quality and delivery.
- Ability to understand product grades and specifications and coordinate sample approvals or inspections.
- Strong supplier communication and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple purchase orders independently.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and email for quotation comparisons, purchase trackers and supplier communication.

Preferred background

- Experience purchasing whole spices, pulses, maize, grains or other food and agricultural commodities.
- Experience with a merchant exporter, commodity trader, food processor, spice processor, mill or wholesale distributor.
- Familiarity with sourcing markets and suppliers across India.
- Spoken Hindi for coordinating with suppliers in other states.

This job can also search as 'Purchase Manager' 'Purchase Coordinator'

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Executive - Agro Commodities (India)
🏢 Radiance Global Traders
📍 India