Procurement Specialist

About Kisan Circle

Kisan Circle is an India-based agricultural trading and sourcing business focused on connecting reliable Indian suppliers with B2B buyers across domestic and international markets.

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team and manage the sourcing and procurement of agricultural products from reliable farmers, producers, processors, aggregators and suppliers.

Role: Procurement Specialist

Location: Nashik, Maharashtra

Workplace: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop reliable suppliers of agricultural products.

• Source fresh fruits, vegetables, agricultural commodities and processed agricultural products.

• Communicate with farmers, traders, processors, wholesalers and manufacturers to understand product availability.

• Collect and compare supplier quotations, product specifications, quality parameters and commercial terms.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, quantities and delivery schedules with suppliers.

• Verify product quality, quantity, packaging and specifications before procurement.

• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely availability and dispatch of products.

• Maintain an updated database of suppliers, products, prices and market availability.

• Track seasonal availability and changes in agricultural commodity prices.

• Conduct supplier research and build long-term supplier relationships.

• Support the export team with product sourcing, quotations and buyer requirements.

• Coordinate with logistics and other internal teams for procurement and delivery.

• Visit markets, farms, processing units, warehouses and supplier locations when required.

• Identify new procurement opportunities and alternative suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.

• Experience in procurement, agricultural trading, sourcing, supply chain or a related field will be an advantage.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Good understanding of agricultural products and local markets.

• Ability to identify reliable suppliers and compare commercial offers.

• Good knowledge of MS Excel and basic documentation.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple supplier interactions.

• Willingness to travel locally for supplier visits and market research.

• Strong relationship-building and follow-up skills.

• Knowledge of Hindi and Marathi will be an advantage.

Preferred Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience or connections in:

• Agricultural markets

• Fruits & vegetables

• Agri commodities

• Food processing

• Dehydrated products

• Wholesale trading

• Export-oriented sourcing

• Supplier/vendor management

What You Will Get

• Opportunity to work in a growing agricultural trading and export business.

• Exposure to domestic and international B2B sourcing.

• Opportunity to build relationships across India's agricultural supply chain.

• Hands-on experience in procurement, supplier management and export sourcing.

• Growth opportunities based on performance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn with their updated resume.

Please mention your relevant procurement/sourcing experience and the agricultural product categories or markets you have worked with.

Kisan Circle

Connecting Quality Indian Agriculture to Global Markets.