Procurement Manager – Grains Full Time

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Manager – CBO (Buyer – Grains, West Region)

Godrej Agrovet Limited

Pune

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Job Title: Manager – CBO (Buyer – Grains, West Region)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: CBO

Business: Godrej Agrovet Limited

Location: Pune

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)

Godrej Agrovet is a food and agri conglomerate, dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.

www.godrejagrovet.com

About the role

This role is a Procurement & Sourcing professional in the agri/feed manufacturing ecosystem, focused on ensuring consistent, cost-effective supply of raw materials while building strong market intelligence and supplier networks.

At a high level, the individual will own end-to-end procurement of agri-commodities and related inputs, including sourcing, vendor development, purchase execution, and logistics coordination. A key part of the role is staying closely connected to the market—through on-ground crop surveys, farmer interactions, and tracking price/supply trends—to anticipate risks and optimize buying decisions.

The role also has a strong analytical and digital focus, leveraging ERP systems like SAP ERP, e-auctions, and data tools to improve transparency, reporting, and decision-making. In addition, the person will drive cost optimization initiatives, manage supplier performance, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage end-to-end sourcing of raw materials such as agri-commodities, fuel items, packing materials etc required for feed manufacturing
• Spares and consumables planning and procurement in close coordination with Production and Stores function
• Develop and execute short term and long-term procurement strategies to address demand–supply gaps and optimize costs.
• Continuously identify and introduce new raw materials/vendors to enhance product portfolio and cost-effectiveness
• Creation of Purchase Orders, follow up for delivery completion, payment processing and other transactions involved in Procure-2-pay cycle

Market Research & Analysis

• Conduct detailed on-field crop surveys by travelling to source /producing markets, direct farmer interactions
• Track domestic and global market trends, price movements, and supply chain dynamics to anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Must be ready to travel extensively across India for vendor development, crop surveys, assess market trends and resolve business challenges

Technology & Digital

• Leverage ERP platforms (e.g., SAP ) for procurement operations, reporting, and analytics.
• Use E-Auction, digital sourcing tools, and mobile apps to enhance transparency and drive competitive buying.
• Apply data analytics and dashboards for real-time tracking of commodity prices, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives in procurement by automating reports, improving MIS, and adopting advanced tools for decision-making.

Logistics & release item selling

• Oversee inbound logistics operations required for timely delivery of material by optimal route and cost
• Maximise cost of resale items like released packing material, scrap etc through use of technology and vendor development.
• Apply tools and techniques to reduce logistics costs across key raw materials.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Conduct supplier visits and engage directly with vendors to evaluate and improve performance on business-critical parameters
• Drive supplier performance management programs to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Leverage organizational strengths to expand and maintain a competitive vendor base with long-term relationships.

Business & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Strong team management skills to manage mid-sized direct reporting team
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies and ensure supply continuity.
• Achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets and secure uninterrupted plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational value systems, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
• Identify, implement, and drive cost saving initiatives within region

Education:

• Post Graduation (MBA in Agri Business preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in agri-commodities, feed, or allied industries.
• Proven expertise in:
• Strategic sourcing and procurement
• Market intelligence and analytics
• Supplier performance management
• Working knowledge of SAP, E-Auction platforms, and digital procurement tools is desirable.
• High willingness to travel extensively across geographies for supplier visits and market intelligence

Key Skills:

• Strong commercial and negotiation acumen
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret market dynamics
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Entrepreneurial mindset to consistently reduce Total Cost of Ownership
• Integrity, compliance orientation, and ability to work independently

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

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 recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, 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.