Purchase Executive

Job Title: Purchase Executive – Rice Bran

Location: Bhadrak, Odisha
Department: Procurement / Raw Material Sourcing
Industry: Edible Oil / Agro Commodities / Solvent Extraction
Experience Required: 2–5 years (freshers with relevant internship or BSc/Agri background may also be considered)
Salary: As per industry standards

Job Responsibilities:

• Vendor Development & Management
• Identify and onboard reliable rice bran suppliers, rice mills, and traders across Odisha and neighboring states.
• Build long-term supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and competitive pricing.
• Procurement Operations
• Purchase rice bran as per quality specifications and quantity requirements of the plant.
• Track market rates daily and negotiate favorable purchase terms based on trend analysis.
• Ensure timely inward of raw materials as per production schedules.
• Quality Coordination
• Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure rice bran meets required specifications (moisture, FFA, etc.).
• Address and resolve quality-related issues with vendors.
• Inventory & Logistics
• Monitor stock levels at plant and ensure optimal inventory levels without overstocking.
• Coordinate with logistics team or transporters for efficient and cost-effective material movement.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain purchase records, weighbridge slips, gate entries, and quality reports.
• Ensure vendor billing and payment processing in line with finance protocols.
• Market Intelligence
• Stay updated on rice bran availability, harvest seasons, mill crushing trends, and local mandi prices.
• Share insights with procurement head for planning and budgeting.

Key Skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Local market knowledge (Odisha / Eastern India rice mills)
• Understanding of agri-commodities (especially rice bran)
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, emailing
• Ability to travel to vendor locations, mills, and mandis

Qualification:

• Graduate i
• Candidates with prior experience in edible oil industry or agro trading preferred

Languages Required:

• Odia & Hindi (mandatory)
• English (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person