Assistant Manager – Purchase (Grains, Millets, Oilseeds & Jaggery)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Purchase to lead sourcing of grains, millets, oilseeds, and jaggery from farmers, FPOs, mandis, and aggregators. The role involves ensuring consistent supply, maintaining quality standards, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating logistics to support smooth production operations.

Key Responsibilities

·       Source grains, millets, oilseeds, and jaggery directly from farmers, FPOs, mandis, and aggregators.

·       Develop and maintain strong supplier and farmer networks across sourcing regions.

·       Ensure procurement meets defined quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

·       Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts with suppliers.

·       Coordinate inbound transportation and logistics to ensure timely material arrival.

·       Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and seasonal availability of commodities.

·       Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and MIS reporting.

·       Work closely with QA and production teams to align procurement with demand planning.

Requirements

·       Graduate in Agriculture, Supply Chain, or a related field.

·       3–7 years of experience in agro-commodity sourcing and procurement.

·       Strong negotiation, vendor management, and coordination skills.

·       Understanding of quality parameters and mandi procurement processes.