Purchase Manager – FMCG / Agro Commodities / Rice Division

10 years

0 Lacs

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About the Role

Purchase Manager


Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and millers for rice and other agro commodities.
  • Negotiate prices, payment terms, and long-term supply contracts.
  • Monitor vendor performance for quality, delivery, and consistency.
  • Ensure all sourcing practices meet company sustainability and export standards.

Inventory & Cost Control

  • Coordinate with sales and logistics teams for timely procurement based on demand.
  • Optimize procurement costs through bulk buying, forecasting, and vendor consolidation.
  • Track market trends and commodity price fluctuations to adjust purchase strategies.

Quality Assurance

  • Collaborate with quality teams for inspection and testing of all goods.
  • Ensure compliance with

    FSSAI, ISO

    , and export quality standards.

Coordination & Documentation

  • Work closely with logistics, finance, and export departments for smooth operations.
  • Oversee purchase orders, invoices, and LC documentation.
  • Maintain detailed records of purchases, pricing, and stock reports.

Strategic Sourcing

  • Identify alternative sourcing channels and new supplier networks across regions.
  • Visit rice mills, mandi markets, and processing units to evaluate product quality and supply capacity.
  • Support business expansion through continuous supplier development.


Key Skills

  • Strong knowledge of

    rice and agro commodity markets

    across India.
  • Excellent

    negotiation, vendor management

    , and communication skills.
  • Understanding of

    export-import processes and logistics coordination

    .
  • Proficiency in

    ERP systems and MS Excel

    .
  • Strong leadership and analytical skills.
  • Fluency in

    English and Hindi

    ; knowledge of

    Tamil

    is an advantage.


Why Join Us

UAE, GCC, Asia, and Africa

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