Head - Procurement & Trading - Agri Commodity

Industry - FMCG / Foods / Beverage

Category - Operations

Job Type - Permanent

Job Description - As a Head of Procurement you will be driving strategy & framework across sourcing, trading & distribution of agri-commodities.

Client Details

An Indian conglomerate with interests across various business verticals such as agriculture, manufacturing, etc

Description

- To handle Procurement & Distribution strategy and framework for ensuring optimal efficiency (Cost and Quality)

- To handle the forecasting of RM prices factoring various parameters pertaining to Warehouse, Distribution and Season and advising corporate and regional purchase team (Advance covering of RMs).

- To validating procurement process and suitably advising the team on required changes with regard to Sourcing & Delivery standards.

- To handle transportation and logistics

- Guide the team in vendor identification, validation for selection and development of right vendors for supply of quality RM at the right price with reliability and sustainability.

- Responsible for developing and communicating material management policies, procedures, and internal controls pertaining to RM & Scrap management at regions.

- Provide to support subsidiaries in import of RM especially in getting established vendors

- Responsible for development, standardisation & implementation of all SOP's and inventory norms (Minimal Stock, Slow Moving or Obsolete materials).

- Establish and sustain robust communication with all relevant stakeholders for identifying and developing alternate raw materials etc.

- Develop and review key performance indicators periodically to measure the effectiveness of the team through robust MIS process.

- Conduct meeting with major suppliers / vendors on a scheduled basis for effective engagement.

- To conduct periodic performance reviews with the team and suitably guide them for achieving the desired business results.

- Ensure continuous training & development of employees and are appropriately motivated to carry out their required responsibilities.

Profile

- Minimum 15 years of experience

- Experience in procurement & trading of categories in Wheat, Soya, Maize, Oil Seeds (MUST)



- Multi-site experience in logistics & warehouse is essential (route optimization, etc)

- Strong Interpersonal Skills for better working with internal stakeholders

- Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Job Offer

A chance to lead the function for a well-known Indian MNC

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