Senior Executive- Extraction Buyer

About Godrej Agrovet:

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, Research & Development focused agri-business Company dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. GAVL holds leading market positions in the different businesses it operates - Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry and Processed Foods. GAVL has a pan India presence with sales of over a million tons annually of high-quality animal feed and cutting- edge nutrition products for cattle, poultry, aqua feed and specialty feed. Our teams have worked closely with Indian farmers to develop large Oil Palm Plantations which is helping in bridging the demand and supply gap of edible oil in India. In the crop protection segment, the company meets the niche requirement of farmers through innovative agrochemical offerings. GAVL through its subsidiary Astec Life Sciences Limited, is also a business-to-business (B2B) focused bulk manufacturer of fungicides & herbicides. In Dairy and Poultry and Processed Foods, the company operates through its subsidiaries Creamline Dairy Products Limited and Godrej Tyson Foods Limited. Apart from this, GAVL also has a joint venture with the ACI group of Bangladesh for animal feed business in Bangladesh.

For more information on the Company, please log on to www.godrejagrovet.com .

Designation:  Senior Executive Extraction Buyer

Location: Mumbai (HO)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Sourcing of RM being used in feed manufacturing in GAVL like Agri commodities, Animal/Veg protein sources etc
• Responsible for handling inbound/outbound logistics operations 
• Conduct Research and Analysis on domestic and international markets for making effective buying decisions
• Demonstrate enterprising sourcing acumen to reduce Total Cost of Ownership on consistent basis
• Formulate long and short-term procurement strategies by identifying gaps in Demand and Supply of commodities
• Conduct regular on-field supplier visit by travelling to source/producers.
• Contribute to business success by meeting On Time Delivery targets of RM and Ensure continuity of operations at all times
• Collaborate and partner for Cross Functional Stakeholder Management to lead, influence and facilitate effective execution of sourcing strategies
• Continuously scan the markets for identification and introduction of new Raw materials
• Uses various tools and techniques to reduce logistics cost for select raw materials
• Must respect Organizational value systems and ensure compliances without requiring formal supervision to meet all control and reporting objectives
• Leverage GODREJ strengths in expanding a competitive vendor base and establish long term relationships
• Driving Supplier Performance Management Program to gain Strategic Alignments 
• Exposure to International Trade/Handle import operations/documentations

Educational Qualification:  Graduate (Postgraduate preferred)

Experience:  Relevant experience of min 4 to 5 years in similar industries 

Skills:

• Expertise in Analysis, market intelligence, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance management
• Knowledge of business applications like SAP MM, E-Auction platforms, Mobile Apps etc would be desirable
• Willing to travel extensively across geographies

An inclusive Godrej 

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, color, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.