Head of Procurement

We're seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to lead our Procurement division. The ideal candidate will lead strategic and operational procurement functions, ensuring cost-effective sourcing formulated products, packing material procurement, supplier relationship management and compliance (strict adherence to quality). This role is to optimize contracts (raw material savings/contracts), supply chain (raw materials arrivals lined up with production plan) performance, supporting new product launches, and driving cost efficiencies across the organization. A key focus will be on developing procurement strategies for active ingredients and converting them into formulations, ensuring long-term procurement for consistent, high-quality products at competitive prices.

A)Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Responsibilities:

• Establish long-term procurement plans to ensure consistent quality and competitive pricing.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Suggest and define procurement policies and enabling process efficiencies.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and monitor procurement budgets.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop procurement strategies for active ingredients and monitor their conversion into formulations with co-ordination with cross functional departments.

2. Operational Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate with Sales and Production for Forecast demand and plan purchases as per RSP and production plan to ensure timely availability of Raw materials, Packing Material.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team; update KPIs and monitor performance.
• Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts ensuring quality, legal and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with inventory and production teams to maintain optimal stock of raw material/packing material.
• Prepare regular reports on supply/demand trends and price movements to guide purchasing decisions.
• Support procurement activities for new product launches.
• Ensure statutory compliance with procurement regulations.

3. Supplier Relationship Management:

• Raw material and Packing material supplier evaluation based on delivery and pricing as per business needs.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier partnerships.
• Ensure alignment with quality and delivery standards and providing timely feedback.
• New supplier identification for short term and long term objectives.

4. Offer Management & Negotiation:

• Facilitate salary negotiations in line with internal budgets and benchmarks.
• Facilitate salary negotiations in line with internal budgets and benchmarks.

B)Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Well aware of ERP systems.
• Deep understanding of Crop protection products procurement.
• Leadership and stakeholder management.
• Financial acumen and attention to detail.

C)Job Specification:

1. Academic & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Business Administration or related field

2. Years & Nature of Experience:

• 15+ years of experience with strong experience in agrochemicals, understanding of chemistry and agrochemical regulations.

3. Location:

• Gurugram, Haryana

IFFCO-MC is a leading player in the agriculture industry, dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions to farmers. If this role excites you and you believe you have what we need, then click on APPLY so that someone from our team can connect with you.