Job Description – Procurement Executive (Chilli & Onion – Export Quality)

Position: Procurement Executive – Chilli & Onion (Export Quality)

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 4+ Years

Industry: Agriculture / Fresh Produce / Export

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Executive with expertise in sourcing and procurement of export-quality Chilli and Onion. The candidate will be responsible for vendor management, quality assessment, procurement planning, inventory coordination, and ensuring compliance with export quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure export-quality Chilli and Onion from farmers, traders, and mandi markets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with growers, suppliers, aggregators, and commission agents.
• Conduct quality inspections based on export specifications, including size, color, maturity, moisture levels, defects, and shelf life.
• Coordinate harvesting schedules and ensure timely availability of produce as per export requirements.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and procurement terms with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, crop conditions, arrivals, and pricing across procurement regions.
• Ensure proper grading, sorting, packing, and post-harvest handling of produce.
• Coordinate with Quality, Packaging, Warehouse, and Export teams for smooth operations.
• Maintain procurement records, vendor databases, purchase orders, and inventory reports.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, traceability, and export regulations.
• Resolve supplier-related issues and ensure uninterrupted supply of quality produce.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Chilli and Onion procurement and quality parameters.
• Understanding of export quality standards and international market requirements.
• Vendor development and supplier management experience.
• Strong negotiation and cost optimization skills.
• Knowledge of grading, sorting, packing, and post-harvest practices.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement reporting.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, Agribusiness, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in procurement of Chilli, Onion, or other fresh produce for export markets.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working with export houses, fresh produce exporters, or agri-supply chain companies.
• Knowledge of domestic mandi operations and sourcing networks.
• Willingness to travel extensively for supplier visits, procurement activities, and crop assessments.

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred.