11 Nov
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Gunnam Associates
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Siliguri
11 Nov
Gunnam Associates
Siliguri
Key Responsibilities
- Bulk Procurement &
- Sourcing:
Source, negotiate, and finalize high-volume procurement of Maize, Paddy, and Wheat aligned with company requirements.
- Network &
- Vendor Management:
Build and manage direct relationships with local mandi traders, aggregators, large-scale farmers, rice/flour millers, and brokers across West Bengal, Bihar, and Assam.
- Market Intelligence &
- Price Forecasting:
Analyze regional market trends, crop arrivals, price movements, and government policies (MSP) to advise the MD on strategic buying and price locking.
- Souda Execution &
- Quality Oversight:
Finalize deal parameters (moisture %, damage limits, tare/gross rules, payment terms) and coordinate with QC and warehousing teams for seamless loading and weighbridge clearance.
- Documentation &
- MIS:
Maintain complete procurement records, deal contracts, vendor ledgers,
and PO updates in ERP / Tally Prime.
Key Requirements &
- Qualifications
- Experience: 3 to 6 years of direct hands-on experience in purchasing agri-commodities (specifically Paddy, Maize, or Wheat).
- Robust Trade Network: Established network with mandis, millers, and brokers in East / North-East India (West Bengal, Bihar, Assam).
- Domain Knowledge: Solid grasp of grain quality parameters (moisture, foreign matter, admixture), mandi operations, and Souda terms.
- Education: B.Sc in Agriculture, MBA in Agri-Business Management, or graduate degree in Supply Chain/Economics preferred.
- Languages: Working proficiency in Hindi, Bengali, and English.
📌 Procurement Manager – Agri Commodities (Siliguri)
🏢 Gunnam Associates
📍 Siliguri