Assistant Manager - Procurement

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About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, R&D-focused agribusiness committed to improving farmers productivity through innovative products and solutions. With a presence across Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, and Poultry, GAVLs Animal Feed business produces over a million tonnes annually. The division offers high-quality cattle, broiler, and layer feed supported by tech-enabled manufacturing plants and strong R&D capabilities.

Key Responsibilities -

1. Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage end-to-end procurement of agri-commodities, animal and vegetable proteins, and feed ingredients.
• Plan and procure spares/consumables in coordination with Production and Stores.
• Develop and implement short and long-term buying strategies to address demandsupply gaps.
• Identify and onboard new vendors to improve cost, quality, and supply security.
• Create purchase orders, ensure delivery follow-ups, and manage all Procure-to-Pay processes.

2. Market Research & Analysis

• Conduct on-ground crop surveys through travel to source markets and farmer interactions.
• Track domestic and global commodity trends, price movements, and supply chain dynamics.
• Travel extensively for vendor development, crop assessment, and market intelligence.

3. Technology & Digital

• Leverage ERP tools (SAP MM preferred) for procurement operations and analytics.
• Use e-auction platforms, digital sourcing tools, and mobile apps for competitive buying.
• Build dashboards for commodity tracking, supplier performance, and inventory.
• Contribute to digital transformation and automation of procurement MIS.

4. Logistics & Imports

• Manage inbound logistics to ensure timely material delivery at optimal cost.
• Handle import operations, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Apply cost-reduction tools and techniques across logistics and freight.

5. Supplier Relationship Management

• Conduct supplier visits and audits to ensure quality, compliance, and performance.
• Lead supplier performance management initiatives and drive long-term partnerships.
• Strengthen vendor base through strategic onboarding and capability building.

6. Business & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with production, supply chain, QA, finance, and category teams.
• Achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets and ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
• Maintain strong compliance with value systems, internal controls, and reporting norms.
  

Required qualifications -

• Minimum 5+ years

  of relevant experience in agri-commodities, feed, or allied industries.

• MBA - Agri Business Management

  is a must.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Proven capability in strategic sourcing, market analytics, and import-led procurement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• High willingness to travel across India for supplier visits, surveys, and market intelligence.