Responsibilities:
1. Turmeric Procurement:
• Attend turmeric auctions in Sangli, Nanded (Marathwada), and Hingoli to procure highquality turmeric lots at competitive prices.
• Build and maintain relationships with farmers, traders, and auctioneers to ensure a reliable supply chain.
2. Quality Inspection:
• Inspect turmeric lots at auctions, sellers’ godowns, warehouses, and cold storages for quality, color, aroma, and moisture content.
• Collect samples from sellers and send them to Head Office (H.O.) for quality verification.
• Coordinate with the quality assurance team to ensure all lots meet company quality standards.
3. Negotiation and Pricing:
• Negotiate prices with sellers based on market trends, quality, and procurement budgets.
• Keep track of market fluctuations and adjust purchase strategies accordingly.
4. Data & Cost Sheet Management:
• Maintain cost sheets and Excel data of procured lots.
• Perform data entry in the company’s system and use mobile application for cost sheet preparation, and upload photos & videos of lots to assess quality.
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of all procurement activities.
Requirements:
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in procurement, preferably in spices or agricultural commodities. Experience in turmeric procurement will be a plus.
• Education: Minimum 12th standard pass.
Skills:
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of turmeric quality standards and grading.
• Ability to travel frequently to Nanded, Hingoli, and within Maharashtra.