About This Role
The Procurement Manager plays a crucial role in executing seasonal and strategic procurement recommendations for spices and agricultural commodities. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in sourcing strategies and market monitoring, who can effectively manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities
- Execute seasonal and strategic procurement recommendations for spices and agricultural commodities
- Monitor daily market trends and track prices
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for imported spices
- Identify sourcing opportunities through origin buying
- Monitor international commodity markets and currency trends
- Strategize import opportunities in spices and develop a robust system for imports
- Ensure regulatory and import compliance
- Optimize inventory and working capital
- Develop suppliers for quality product supplies and future needs
- Maintain 100% adherence to the supplier code of conduct and responsible sourcing
- Review budgeting and adherence
- Implement cost-plus conversion models
- Identify cost-effective suppliers and ensure adherence to delivery and quality standards
- Conduct risk assessments for supplier enrollment
- Achieve targets for purchase price variance, innovation, cost avoidance, and value optimization in the given category
- Manage contracts efficiently and conduct periodic performance reviews
- Plan risk mitigation and sustainable sourcing measures for the category
- Evaluate and develop suppliers
- Support new product development
- Collaborate on cross-functional cost efficiency projects
Requirements
- 4-8 years of experience in spices, agriculture, processed goods, or commodity purchasing (must)
- Proven skills and experience in spices/agricultural commodity purchasing (must)
- Experience in the import/export of food products/spices (spices preferred)
- Knowledge of agricultural commodity trading (buying and selling) and processing, including custom milling or conversion experience
- Experience in purchasing for private label development in a retail company or export house (spices preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development
- Collaborative work environment
Important Details
- Application deadline: Not specified
Application Process
- Submit your application through the designated platform.