Assistant General Manager

Job Title: Dy. HOD Milk Procurement

Designation: AGM / DGM Milk Procurement

Department: Milk Procurement

Work Location: Corporate Office

Reporting To: HOD Milk Procurement / General Manager

Qualification

• Graduation / Post-Graduation in Agriculture, Dairy Science, Animal Husbandry, or Commerce.

Experience

• 15+ years of relevant experience in Agri commodity procurement / Sales functions in agriculture, seeds and fertilizers/pesticide industry out of which at least 5 years in a senior managerial role.
• Proven experience in handling large-scale Procurement/ operations and team leading capabilities.

Objective of the Role

To support the HOD Procurement in developing and executing milk procurement strategies, ensuring consistent supply, quality, and cost efficiency. The role involves overseeing procurement operations, building strong supplier networks, and implementing sustainable procurement practices that align with organizational growth and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assist HOD in annual planning for milk procurement across geographies and identify new growth opportunities.
2. Support in execution of procurement business plans to expand existing milk collection centers (CCs) and develop new areas.
3. Monitor procurement MIS, identify deviations, and initiate corrective measures.
4. Develop and mentor regional managers to manage higher volumes effectively.
5. Support in fixation of procurement prices considering industry trends, cost drivers (transport, manpower, energy), and competitor benchmarks.
6. Coordinate with field teams for logistics, quality control, and cost optimization.
7. Facilitate new projects execution including establishment of new CCs and expansion to unexplored territories.
8. Liaise with local communities, farmers, and suppliers to ensure long-term sustainable procurement relationships.
9. Ensure compliance with SOPs, statutory requirements, and ethical procurement practices.

Skill Set Required

Functional Skills

• Knowledge of agriculture commodity procurement practices, pricing, and competitor analysis.
• Understanding of agriculture/supply chain dynamics (preferably from Agri/Seeds/Fertilizer/pesticide industry).
• Strong grasp of Agriculture commodity composition and quality factors.
• Logistics control and supply chain management.
• Basic accounting and cost control knowledge.
• New area identification, business expansion, and project execution skills.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and Power BI.
• Exposure to dairy equipment and digital procurement tools.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (English & local languages).
• Decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Convincing and influencing skills for farmer/vendor relations.
• Planning, organizing, and execution skills.
• High customer and community orientation.