JOB DESCRIPTION: PURCHASE EXECUTIVE / MANAGER (AGRI-COMMODITIES)
Company Profile: Commodity Convessor
Location: Siliguri, West Bengal
Position Level: Executive / Manager
Department: Procurement & Supply Chain
Reporting To: Business Head & Managing Director
1. Position Overview
We are seeking a results-driven and analytical Purchase Executive / Manager specializing in agri-commodities (Maize, Paddy, Wheat, and secondary crops).
In this strategic operational role, you will be responsible for end-to-end procurement execution, vendor development, market intelligence, and cost optimization. You will work closely with the Managing Director and Business Head to analyze market trends, forecast price movements, leverage trade networks, and secure quality grain volume at competitive rates.
2. Key Responsibilities & Operational Duties
A. Procurement & Vendor Management
Source, negotiate, and finalize bulk procurement of Maize, Paddy, Wheat•, and other targeted regional agri-commodities in alignment with company demand targets.
• Build and maintain a strong, direct network with local mandi traders, local aggregators, large-scale farmers, millers, and brokers across West Bengal, Bihar, and adjacent regional hubs.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, benchmark vendor pricing, and diversify sourcing channels to mitigate supply chain risks.
B. Market Intelligence & Analytical Forecasting
• Analyze regional and national commodity market dynamics, crop yield projections, seasonal harvest patterns, and price trend indicators.
• Provide data-driven price forecasting and purchasing recommendations directly to the MD and Business Head to enable strategic position-taking and timely price locking.
• Track competitor buying patterns, government policies, MSP notifications, and mandi arrival trends.
C. Operational Execution & Governance
Review and validate incoming Souda• terms (quality parameters like moisture percentage, damaged/paltan limits, weight deduction clauses, and payment windows).
• Coordinate closely with the Operations, Warehousing, and QC teams to monitor incoming quality at dispatch and destination points.
• Oversee loading schedules, weighbridge reconciliation, and resolution of transit/unloading quality variances or truck rejections.
• Maintain complete procurement master data, purchase order records, and ledger tracking in ERP / accounting software (Tally).
3. Qualifications & Candidate Profile
Education: Graduate degree in Agriculture/Agri-Business Management (B.Sc Agri / MBA Agri-Business), Supply Chain, Economics, or related fields preferred.
Experience:• 3 to 4+ years of direct experience in agri-commodity procurement (specifically Paddy, Maize, and Wheat).
Network: Strong established trade network with mandis, brokers, millers, and sellers in East/North-East India (West Bengal, Bihar, Assam).
Analytical Skills: Proven ability to read market signals, analyze price trends, and formulate data-backed purchasing strategies.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with commodity trade documentation, quality testing norms (moisture, foreign matter, admixture), and basic inventory/accounting systems (e.g., Tally Prime, Excel).
Language & Communication: Proficient in Hindi, Bengali, and English. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.