JOB DESCRIPTIONFIELD PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
Company: Kotylidon Lab Private Limited
Department: Procurement & Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Field-Based
Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month
Incentives: Performance-Based Incentives
Fuel Allowance: Provided as per company policy
About the Role
Kotylidon Lab Private Limited is looking for a dynamic, target-oriented, and field-focused Field Procurement Executive to strengthen our procurement and supplier network.
The selected candidate will be responsible for visiting agricultural markets, vegetable mandis, farmers, traders, wholesalers, meat suppliers, poultry suppliers, and other food suppliers to identify reliable sources and procure products at competitive market rates.
The role involves supplier development, price negotiation, market research, relationship management, and procurement coordination across multiple product categories, including vegetables, grains, pulses, meat, and eggs.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable with extensive field travel and should have strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Key Responsibilities1. Field Procurement & Sourcing
- Visit vegetable mandis, agricultural markets, farms, wholesalers, traders, and supplier locations on a regular basis.
- Identify reliable farmers, agents, traders, wholesalers, and food suppliers.
- Source fresh vegetables, grains, pulses, meat, eggs, and other food products at competitive rates.
- Develop a strong network of direct farmers and suppliers.
- Identify new procurement opportunities in different markets and locations.
- Ensure consistent availability of required products and quantities.
2. Supplier Development
- Introduce the company and its procurement requirements to potential suppliers.
- Generate new supplier leads through regular field visits.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with farmers, mandi agents, traders, wholesalers, meat suppliers, poultry suppliers, and other vendors.
- Onboard suitable suppliers according to company requirements.
- Maintain regular communication with active suppliers.
3. Price Negotiation & Market Research
- Collect daily/regular market prices for assigned products.
- Compare prices across different mandis, farmers, traders, and suppliers.
- Negotiate the best possible purchase rates while maintaining required quality standards.
- Monitor changes in market prices, seasonal availability, and supply conditions.
- Provide accurate market-rate information to the procurement team.
- Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs.
4. Product Quality & Availability
- Verify the quality, freshness, quantity, and availability of products before procurement.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure products meet company requirements.
- Report any quality, quantity, or supply-related issues to the procurement team.
- Develop reliable suppliers capable of providing consistent quality and volume.
5. Coordination & Reporting
- Coordinate closely with the Procurement, Operations, and Management teams.
- Provide daily field reports covering:
- Supplier visits
- New supplier leads
- Product availability
- Market prices
- Negotiated rates
- Expected quantities
- Supplier details
- Quality observations
- Maintain accurate records of supplier information and market intelligence.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding upcoming requirements and deliveries.
6. Business Development
- Continuously expand the company's supplier network.
- Identify new farmers, mandis, traders, wholesalers, and specialized suppliers.
- Develop direct procurement channels wherever commercially viable.
- Convert qualified supplier leads into long-term business relationships.
- Support the company in developing an efficient and cost-effective food procurement network.
Product Categories
The Field Procurement Executive may be responsible for sourcing:
Fresh Produce
- Vegetables
- Fruits and other fresh agricultural produce, as required
Staples
- Grains
- Pulses
- Rice
- Wheat
- Other agricultural commodities
Non-Vegetarian Products
- Meat
- Eggs
- Poultry products
- Other approved food products as required
Candidate RequirementsEducational Qualification
- 12th Pass / Graduate.
- Candidates with a background in Agriculture, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, FMCG, or related fields will be preferred.
Experience
Experience in any of the following areas will be an advantage:
- Field Sales
- Procurement
- Agricultural Procurement
- Vegetable/Food Trading
- Mandi Operations
- FMCG
- Fresh Produce
- Supplier Development
- Wholesale Market Operations
- Farmer Relations
- Food Supply Chain
Freshers with strong communication, negotiation, and field-working abilities may also be considered.
Essential Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation and convincing abilities.
- Ability to develop long-term supplier relationships.
- Good understanding of local markets and pricing.
- Strong field-sales/procurement mindset.
- Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Good follow-up and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and achieve assigned targets.
- Basic smartphone and reporting skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively within assigned areas.
Mobility Requirements
- Own two-wheeler/bike is mandatory.
- Valid driving licence is required.
- Candidate must be comfortable travelling to mandis, farms, supplier locations, markets, and other field locations.
- Fuel/Travel Allowance will be provided as per company policy.
Compensation & Benefits
Monthly Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000
Performance Incentives: Additional performance-based incentives linked to procurement and business targets.
Fuel Allowance: Provided as per company policy.
Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement based on performance and contribution to the company's procurement operations.
Performance Parameters
Performance will be evaluated based on:
- New suppliers/farmers successfully onboarded.
- Procurement volume generated.
- Competitive rates achieved.
- Quality and reliability of suppliers.
- Supplier retention and relationship management.
- Market intelligence and price reporting.
- Achievement of assigned procurement targets.
- Field visit productivity.
- Timely and accurate reporting.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for an individual who is energetic, commercially aware, highly active in the field, and comfortable interacting with farmers, mandi agents, traders, wholesalers, and food suppliers.
The candidate should have the ability to find the right supplier, negotiate competitive prices, verify product quality, build long-term supplier relationships, and support the company in developing a reliable procurement network.
This is a field-intensive role and is best suited for someone who enjoys market visits, business development, negotiation, and relationship management.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can contact our HR team for further information and the recruitment process.
HR Contact: 08069640144
HR Email: [email protected]
HR Contact Person: Sirijal Agrahari
Position: Field Procurement Executive
Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 + Incentives + Fuel Allowance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
