Sourcing Head - Agri

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing: - Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, agricultural commodities, and other critical procurement categories. - Establish long-term procurement roadmaps aligned with business growth and cost objectives. - Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance supply security, quality, and cost competitiveness. - Identify and develop alternate sourcing channels and suppliers to reduce dependency and supply risks. - Build category-wise sourcing strategies and procurement plans. Potato & Agricultural Commodity Procurement: - Lead end-to-end procurement of potato and other agri-based raw materials required for manufacturing operations. - Develop sustainable sourcing models through farmers, aggregators, traders, cold storages, and strategic suppliers. - Monitor crop cycles, acreage, yield forecasts, market trends, and commodity movements to support sourcing decisions. - Establish long-term partnerships with growers and suppliers to ensure year-round material availability. - Identify and develop new sourcing clusters and procurement networks. - Ensure quality compliance from farm to factory through supplier audits and field assessments. Supplier Development & Vendor Management: - Build and manage a robust supplier ecosystem across RM and PM categories. - Lead supplier identification, onboarding, evaluation, and performance management processes. - Develop strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation, quality improvement, and cost reduction. - Conduct periodic supplier reviews and implement supplier development initiatives. - Establish clear vendor governance and performance scorecards. Cost Optimization & Commercial Excellence: - Lead commercial negotiations, annual contracts, and strategic procurement initiatives. - Drive cost reduction through: 1. Strategic Negotiations 2. Alternate Supplier Development 3. Value Engineering 4. Procurement Efficiency Initiatives 5. Commodity Intelligence - Monitor commodity markets and pricing trends to optimize procurement decisions. - Ensure procurement spends remain within approved budgets. - Drive PPV (Purchase Price Variance) improvements and procurement savings. Supply Continuity & Inventory Governance: - Ensure timely availability of all materials as per business and manufacturing requirements. - Work closely with the Planning and Manufacturing teams to align procurement activities with production schedules. - Maintain optimum inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock. - Monitor inventory health through: 1. ABC Analysis 2. Inventory Ageing 3. Slow Moving & Non-Moving Inventory Review 4. Safety Stock Management - Develop contingency sourcing plans to mitigate supply disruptions. Quality, Compliance & Risk Management: - Partner with Quality teams to ensure procurement of materials meeting approved specifications and quality standards. - Ensure compliance with procurement policies, SOPs, audit requirements, and statutory regulations. - Drive adherence to FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, vendor compliance, and quality governance standards. - Lead procurement risk management initiatives and develop business continuity plans. - Ensure complete procurement documentation, traceability, and audit readiness. Leadership & Team Development: - Lead, mentor, and develop procurement and sourcing teams across locations. - Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Establish performance metrics and capability development plans for team members. - Lead digitization, process standardization, and procurement excellence initiatives. - Build a high-performance procurement organization capable of supporting future business growth.