Senior Manager - Organic Production & Procurement

Location: Guntur/Hyderabad

Experience: 10-12 Years

Education: Postgraduate in Agri Business

The Role:

- We are seeking a Senior Manager - Organic Production & Procurement to lead our sourcing initiatives and build a robust, ethical supply chain for our organic commodities.

- In this pivotal role, you will manage all aspects of organic production and procurement, from strategic planning and farmer engagement to quality assurance and compliance with global organic standards.

- You will be responsible for creating and nurturing a resilient network of farmers and suppliers, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality organic raw materials.

- Your leadership will be crucial in expanding our certified farmer clusters and guaranteeing that all products meet stringent quality and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Sourcing & Vendor Management: Lead the sourcing and procurement of organic commodities, managing a network of certified farmers and suppliers to ensure a consistent and reliable supply.

- Farmer Engagement: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with farmers and farmer producer organizations (FPOs).

- Promote fair trade practices and prevent unethical sourcing or production methods.

- Compliance & Certification: Drive the organic certification process for our farmer clusters and suppliers, overseeing audits and managing all necessary export documentation to ensure compliance with national and international organic standards.

- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute annual farming and procurement plans, including budget management and target setting.

- Align sourcing strategies with market trends and business goals.

- Sustainable Practices: Promote and implement sustainable and regenerative farming practices across our farmer networks.

- Market Analysis: Monitor and analyze agri-commodity market trends, including pricing, demand, and supply dynamics, to inform and optimize our procurement strategy.

- Quality Assurance: Ensure all procured commodities meet our high standards for quality, safety, and purity.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in organic sourcing, production, or procurement within the agribusiness sector.

- Education: A postgraduate degree in Agri Business is required.

- Candidates from top-tier institutions such as IRMA, MANAGE, SIIB, XIMB, or NIAM are highly preferred.

- Expertise: Deep knowledge of global organic standards, certification processes (e.g, NPOP, USDA-NOP, EU), and sustainable agriculture practices.

- Leadership: Proven experience in managing teams, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and fostering strong professional relationships.

- Communication: Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

- Preferred Background: Experience with a leading agri-sourcing and procurement firm specializing in the organic space (e.g , Organic India, Organic Tattva) is a significant advantage