Manager- CBO

About Godrej Agrovet
Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, Research & Development focused agri-business Company dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. GAVL holds leading market positions in the different businesses it operates - Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry and Processed Foods. GAVL has a pan India presence with sales of over a million tons annually of high-quality animal feed and cutting- edge nutrition products for cattle, poultry, aqua feed and specialty feed. Our teams have worked closely with Indian farmers to develop large Oil Palm Plantations which is helping in bridging the demand and supply gap of edible oil in India. In the crop protection segment, the company meets the niche requirement of farmers through innovative agrochemical offerings. GAVL through its subsidiary Astec Life Sciences Limited, is also a business-to-business (B2B) focused bulk manufacturer of fungicides & herbicides. In Dairy and Poultry and Processed Foods, the company operates through its subsidiaries Creamline Dairy Products Limited and Godrej Tyson Foods Limited. Apart from this, GAVL also has a joint venture with the ACI group of Bangladesh for animal feed business in Bangladesh.

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Designation: Manager- CBO
Location: HO Mumbai
Job Purpose
The role would be part of Central Buying Organization (CBO) in Animal Feed Business of Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL). CBO procures more than 1.5 MMT of Agri Products for multiple businesses of GAVL. The incumbent will be responsible for procuring raw materials (RMs) and other feed ingredients with a sharp focus on cost efficiency, supply continuity, and supplier performance. The role demands strong market intelligence, imports knowledge, and stakeholder management skills to support business growth and competitiveness. Given the high volatility in agri-product prices and availability, the candidate must be self-driven, agile, and capable of making timely decisions and ensuring flawless execution.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Procurement
• Manage end-to-end sourcing of raw materials such as agri-commodities, vegetable proteins etc required for feed manufacturing
• 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 MM) 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 & Imports
• Oversee inbound logistics operations required for timely delivery of material by optimal route and cost
• Handle import operations, documentation, and compliance for international sourcing.
• Apply tools and techniques to reduce logistics costs across key raw materials.
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Conduct supplier visits and engage directly with vendors to conduct audits as well as evaluate 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
• 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.

Educational Qualification

• Post Graduation in Management education (Agri Business/SCM major preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in agri-commodities, feed, or allied industries.

• Proven expertise in:

• Strategic sourcing and procurement

• Market intelligence and analytics
• Import-led buying

• Supplier performance management

• Working knowledge of SAP MM, E-Auction platforms, and digital procurement tools is desirable.

High willingness to travel extensively across geographies for supplier visits and market intelligence

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

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 recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, color, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

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