Procurement Head – Rice Division
Job Summary
Procurement Head to lead the procurement function for its Rice Division. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing paddy, managing supplier relationships, controlling procurement costs, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining uninterrupted raw material availability to support production.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for paddy, packaging materials, consumables, and other production requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, traders, mandis, FPOs, and suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and supply agreements to achieve cost efficiency.
- Ensure timely procurement of quality paddy based on production plans.
- Monitor market trends, crop availability, and price fluctuations to optimize purchasing decisions.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Finance, and Logistics teams for seamless operations.
- Lead vendor evaluation, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality standards, and statutory regulations.
- Manage procurement budgets, cost-saving initiatives, and inventory planning.
- Prepare procurement reports, MIS, vendor analysis, and purchase forecasts for management.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to achieve business objectives.
Required Skills
- Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Paddy Procurement & Rice Industry Knowledge
- Vendor Development & Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Optimization & Budget Management
- Supply Chain & Inventory Planning
- Market Intelligence & Price Analysis
- ERP/SAP/Tally Procurement Modules
- Advanced MS Excel & MIS Reporting
- Leadership and Team Management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, or Procurement is preferred.
Preferred Experience
- 8–15 years of procurement experience in the rice milling, agro-processing, FMCG, or food manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of paddy procurement, mandi operations, vendor management, and supply chain planning.
- Proven track record of achieving cost savings while maintaining quality and supply continuity.
Why Join Maa Kudargarhi Group?
- Competitive salary and performance incentives.
- Opportunity to lead procurement operations for a growing rice business.
- Career growth in a dynamic and professionally managed organization.
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
