Head of Procurement

We&aposre Hiring: Procurement Lead Agrileaf Exports Pvt Ltd

Role : Procurement Head/Lead

Location: Nidle,Barangaya & Bangalore

Experience Required: 9 +Years

Department: Procurement & Supply Chain

Reports To: Director Operations & Supply Chain

Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About Agrileaf Exports Pvt Ltd

Agrileaf Exports Pvt Ltd is a leading agribusiness company engaged in the export of high-quality agricultural produce to global markets. We work directly with farmers, FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations), and rural partners to ensure sustainable and scalable sourcing. Our operations focus on quality, transparency, and building long-term value chains that benefit farmers and international buyers alike.

Our mission is to revolutionize Indian agriculture through responsible sourcing, financial inclusion, and direct market access.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement Lead to oversee our procurement operations in Across India. This role is pivotal in managing end-to-end sourcing of Agri-commodities, Agri-inputs, packaging, and logistics with a focus on efficiency, cost management, and farmer relationships. Candidates must have 13+ years of experience in procurement, banking , senior marketing roles in related sectors.

Key Responsibilities

? Strategic Procurement

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company&aposs export and supply chain objectives.
• Manage procurement, Raw Materials, packaging materials, and Agri-inputs.
• Establish direct sourcing relationships with farmers, Agri-cooperatives, and FPOs in the Barangaya region and across India.

? Vendor Development & Negotiation

• Identify, onboard, and manage reliable vendors and input suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, prices, delivery schedules, and credit terms to maximize profitability.
• Maintain long-term, ethical relationships with suppliers and logistics providers.

? Financial & Operational Oversight

• Handle procurement budgets, working capital planning, and payment cycles.
• Collaborate with finance teams and institutions such as Samunnati, NBFCs, Agri-fintechs, and banks for procurement financing.
• Monitor KPIs related to cost savings, procurement efficiency, and lead times.

? Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure full regulatory and export compliance, including certifications such as APEDA, GlobalG.A.P., FSSAI, etc.
• Oversee documentation for contracts, quality inspection reports, insurance, and transport logistics.

? Risk Management & Market Intelligence

• Track and analyze commodity price trends, supply disruptions, climate risks, and geopolitical factors.
• Build alternative sourcing plans to mitigate procurement risks.

? Team Leadership & Field Operations

• Lead and mentor a procurement field team for sourcing and vendor support in rural and semi-urban areas.
• Conduct training sessions, field visits, and stakeholder meetings with agri partners and farmers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Rural Management, Supply Chain or related field.
• MBA or PGDM preferred, especially with specialization in Supply Chain, Agribusiness, or Operations.
• Minimum 9+ years of work experience in procurement or agri supply chain.

Prior experience in:

• Agri-input companies or fertilizer firms
• Agri-finance companies like Samunnati, or rural NBFCs
• Corporate farming
• Banks or rural financial institutions

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and multitasking ability.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Understanding of rural supply chain models and farmer engagement.
• Experience using ERP and procurement tools (SAP, Tally, etc.).
• Knowledge of export logistics and documentation is a plus.