Key Competencies:

Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer with minimum 8-year experience in Agri-Input company.
Person needs to be proficient in English and Hindi language.
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
A knack for negotiation and networking
Working experience of ERP and other vendor management software
Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures
Solid judgement along with decision making skills
Strong leadership capabilities
Professional degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

Job Brief:

As a Purchasing Manager, the role will involve sourcing raw materials, equipment, and services, as well as managing vendors (both for domestic and import procurement).
Responsible for performing strategic procurement activities across various spend categories, aiming to find better deals and more profitable suppliers.
To Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and ensure timely supply of materials.
Expertise in supplier relationship management and negotiation skills will be crucial in ensuring cost-effective and high-quality procurement.
Additionally, to analyze market trends, forecast demand, and mitigate risks to optimize the procurement process.
By leveraging knowledge of supply chain management and ability to identify opportunities for improvement, Purchase Manager to contribute to the overall success of our organizations purchasing operations.

Responsibilities

Developing, leading and executing purchasing strategies
Ensuring timely availability of materials and services
Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Crafting negotiation strategies and closingdeals with optimal terms
Ensuring compliances with Organisation policies and applicable legal compliances
Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
Perform periodic Supplier audit / evaluation and to do site visits
Assess, manage and mitigate risks
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Maintain and update procurement records, including supplier information, contracts, and pricing agreements.

Procurement Manager