Trident Group - Manager - Agro/Raw Material Procurement

Trident Overview:

Trident is a leading Indian diversified manufacturing company with a global presence across 100+ countries, operating in Yarn, Home Textiles (Bed & Bath), and Paper & Chemicals. Established in 1990, Trident has evolved from a yarn manufacturer into one of the world's largest integrated home textile producers and a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly wheat straw-based paper.

Headquartered in Ludhiana, Punjab, and listed on both the National Stock Exchange and BSE, the company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, supported by overseas offices across key global markets. Trident is recognized for its leadership in Bed linen, Bath linen & Yarn manufacturing, Sustainable Paper production, strong vertical integration, and commitment to sustainability, ESG, and renewable energy. The organization employs over 15,000 members and is governed by a robust professional management and corporate governance framework.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Job Overview:

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of agro/raw materials, ensuring quality, cost competitiveness, timely availability and supply continuity. The role will work closely with suppliers and internal business teams to build a reliable and transparent raw-material supply chain.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing and procurement of agro/raw materials including wheat, wood chips, veneer chips, and other relevant materials.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable suppliers and business partners.
• Drive quality, cost and delivery performance in line with industry benchmark.
• Build a transparent, digitally enabled and efficient supply chain for raw materials, leveraging technology and data for better visibility, traceability and decision making.
• Collaborate with business partners and internal stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Manage supplier negotiations, commercial terms and procurement planning.
• Ensure timely invoice processing and grievance resolution with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels, FIFO practices, adequate storage and seasonal availability of raw materials.
• Develop alternate sources and mitigate supply, quality, and price related risks.
• Build and develop the procurement team and improve sourcing process.

Preferred Education or Certifications:

Graduation/Post Graduation in Agriculture, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations or related discipline.

Key Deliverables:

• Raw Material availability & supply continuity
• Cost optimisation
• Supplier quality performance
• On time delivery & procurement cycle time
• Inventory optimisation and working capital efficiency

Location: Barnala, Dhaula