HEAD PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN

2 days ago


tamil nadu, India Futures And Careers Full time
Location: Chennai
Department: Procurement and Supply Chain
Reports To: CEO/MD
Type: Full-Time, Senior Leadership Role
Procurement basket- approx. 180-200 crore of spices, packing materials, other natural ingredients,
Direct farmer engagement with close to 8000 farmers across 13 locations through a backward integration project.
Job Summary:
The Head of Procurement and Supply Chain is responsible for leading the end-to-end supply chain function for the company, focusing on the procurement of high-quality commodity spices, ingredients and Packing material. This role includes overseeing supplier relationships, inventory management, logistics, sustainability initiatives, and optimizing the entire value chain. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the spices and commodities market, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Procurement:
- Develop and execute procurement strategies to source spices at the best possible quality and price.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, especially farmers, cooperatives, and international spice traders.
- Ensure procurement strategies align with the company's sustainability goals and mission of improving farmer livelihoods.
- Make strategic alliance partners across key commodity value chains.
Develop outsourcing partners for supply chain optimisation across the value chain
- Supply Chain Optimization:
- Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of the entire supply chain process from farm to finished product.
- Monitor market trends and anticipate supply chain risks such as price fluctuations and regulatory changes.
- Drive process improvements in areas like demand planning, inventory management, and logistics.
- Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation:
- Manage contract negotiations with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure the best commercial terms and service levels.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers based on delivery, quality, and compliance with sustainability standards.
- Inventory Management:
- Ensure optimum stock levels are maintained to meet customer demand without excess inventory or stockouts.
- Implement systems to track the movement of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring real-time inventory accuracy.
- Sustainability & Compliance:
- Ensure all procurement practices adhere to ethical and sustainable sourcing policies.
- Collaborate with the sustainability team to meet company goals related to reducing carbon footprints, improving farmer livelihoods, and traceability.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement and supply chain team.
- Work closely with internal departments including sales, marketing, and production to meet business objectives.
- Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Use data analytics and market intelligence to make informed procurement and supply chain decisions.
- Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor the effectiveness of procurement and supply chain activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA from a leading business school.
- 10 -15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in the spices or commodities industry.
- Proven track record of negotiating large contracts and managing multi-million dollar supply chains.
- In-depth knowledge of the global spices market, including sourcing regions, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and international supply chains is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Excellent analytical skills and experience with SAP systems.
- Commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
Desired Skills:
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance in the spices and food industry.
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
- Experience with implementing digital supply chain solutions (e.g., ERP systems).
Interested Candidate apply :
Contact : 9739437700
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