Job Description
Job Title: Purchase Head
Reporting To: Director
Location: Siliguri
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
The Purchase Head will lead and manage the complete procurement function of the organization, with a primary focus on tea purchasing, auction participation, supplier management, and cost control. This role demands strong leadership, deep knowledge of the tea market, and strategic decision-making ability to ensure quality procurement within approved budgets and margin targets.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Department Leadership
Lead and manage the Purchase Department, including supervision of a team of 1015 members.
Tea Auctions
Participate in tea auctions, evaluate lots, assess quality, and determine bidding prices aligned with cost and margin objectives.
Market Intelligence
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the tea market, including quality trends, pricing dynamics, crop patterns, and supplier performance.
Supplier Management
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and auction agents to ensure competitive pricing and reliable sourcing.
Procurement Documentation
Finalize purchase orders, auction contracts, and all related procurement documentation within approved budgets.
Inventory & Availability
Ensure timely availability of materials while maintaining optimum inventory levels and effective stock rotation.
Interdepartmental Coordination
Coordinate with Stores and Accounts departments for GRN processing, billing, auction settlement, and reconciliation.
Risk & Compliance
Monitor supplier and auction performance, manage procurement risks, and ensure compliance with purchase SOPs.
Best Practices Implementation
Apply procurement best practices gained from prior experience in the Dooars region/tea procurement sector.
Education
Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience
B.Com / M.Com / Tea Management Diploma / BA
Experience
Minimum 510 years of experience in tea tasting and tea procurement, preferably in a leadership role.
Key Skills
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Good documentation and reporting skills
Cost-effective, analytical, and strategic decision-making ability
Strong understanding of tea quality parameters and auction systems
Team leadership and vendor relationship management
Skills: tea,procurement,documentation,management
