Head of Procurement

Job Title: Head of Procurement

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Head of Procurement to join our team at Terviva. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for devising and executing our India procurement strategy for sourcing Pongamia/Karanja beans.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage and execute on the budgeted forecasts for costs, volumes, and timelines as per Terviva's agreed standards on traceability, quality, and sustainability.
* Assess and provide actionable insights on the ground fundamentals and roll out interventions accordingly.
* Efficiently manage supply chain risks.
* Continuously strengthen the origination structure and capacities of stakeholders, including community resource persons, farmers, self-help groups, and collection centers.
* Ensure compliance with local regulations and enhance the company's reputation while strengthening the link between Terviva and bean gatherers/suppliers/partners in all potential procurement zones of India.

Requirements:

* Minimum 15 years of HOD/Senior Manager/GM experience (post full-time MBA).
* At least 100 cr plus procurement experience of niche products.
* MBA from a premier business school.
* Deep understanding of procurement of forest produce, including farmer/collector level interventions.
* Experience of working in a large project and as part of a diverse team is desirable.
* Experience in supporting and handholding farmers in adopting and adapting to best practices and new products.
* Familiarity with all agro-climatic conditions of India.
* Strong facilitation/training and communication skills.
* Willingness to learn from and replicate best practices from elsewhere.
* Strong commercial orientation and understanding of edible and non-edible oil sector.
* Price risk management.
* Experience working with smallholder producers, suppliers, and wholesalers at origin.
* Project management skills.

Personal Qualities:

* Passion for sustainability, social upliftment, agriculture, and forestry.
* Understanding of tribal/rural development and gender dimensions within climate-smart agriculture and MFP procurement domains.
* Ability to work in a team and build capacity and connect to community stakeholders.
* Commercially minded – keen to grow business (purchase, market share, profits).
* Ability to deliver innovative, creative solutions.
* Communicates with impact, strong leadership presence, and influence.
* Compassionate and respectful of all people.
* Comfortable operating in a changing world, without clear structures, policies, and procedures.
* Challenging – of business/partners to secure what we need to deliver.
* Dynamic – relentless in pursuit of KPI delivery, acting with pace and urgency.
* High level of integrity and honesty.
* Adaptable and flexible.
* Results-focused – proactive-takes the initiative.
* Quick-witted to understand organizational dynamics and psychological factors influencing decision making.

What We Offer:

* Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
* Potential to earn annual bonus, stock options, commensurate with role and experience.
* Medical and life insurance benefits.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us about yourself, your experience, and why you are well-suited for this role with Terviva.

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