Buyer

General Description

The Buyer plays a critical role in managing various aspects of crop procurement and warehouseoperations. They are responsible for ensuring efficient commodity handling, maintaining accurate

records, and contributing to market intelligence. This position requires attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a deep understanding of agricultural processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Crop Surveys and Estimation

• Conduct crop surveys to estimate expected arrivals in the mandi for the upcoming season.
  
• Coordinate with farmers, traders, and other stakeholders to collect accurate data on crop quantity and varieties.
  

2. Commodity Arrival and Dispatch Operations

• Manage commodity arrival and dispatch activities at warehouses.
  
• Ensure proper documentation for inward and outward movement of goods.
  
• Coordinate with logistics and transport teams for smooth operations.
  

3. Data Entry and ERP Synchronization

• Perform real-time data entry using tablets during operational processes such as:
  
• Weighment Control Area (WCA)
  
• Quality Control Area (QCA)
  
• Price Verification (PV)
  
• Synchronize data with the ERP system for accurate tracking and reporting.
  

4. Quality Assurance

• Ensure quality standards are maintained during crop arrivals and dispatches.
  
• Coordinate with the quality control team to ensure compliance with defined specifications.
  

5. Mandi Returns and Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit mandi returns within stipulated timelines.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements related to commodity transactions.
  

6. Stock Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor and maintain stock levels as per Commodity Health Reports (CHR).
  
• Update stack cards and prepare CHR reports at 15-day intervals.
  
• Prepare and maintain daily and periodic reports including:
  
• Buying reports
  
• Dispatch reports
  
• Daily Operations Reports (DOR)
  
• Rake reports
  
• Packaging material utilization reports
  
• Registers, fumigation trackers, and rejection reports
  

7. Market Intelligence

• Visit mandis to gather market-related information such as prices, arrivals, and trends.
  
• Share timely market intelligence to support business and procurement decisions.
  

8. Registers and Documentation

• Cross-check and verify all registers maintained at warehouse entry gates and Warehouse Service Provider (WSP) offices.
  
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

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