Purchase Manager (Samruddhi organics)

OFB TECH Pvt Ltd OfBusiness is B2B marketplace deals in the procurement of raw materials of construction, manufacturing, agriculture. OfBusiness is a group of 30+ companies valued at $6 Billion Dollars backed by investors like SoftBank, Tiger Global, Matrix Partners, Alpha Wave Global, Norwest Ventures etc. OfBusiness booked a turnover of 15,300 Crs and a PAT of 500 Crs for FY23. Our employee strength is above 30,000+ PAN India. Right now we are actively working in 30 countries in the world, 25 states in India. About Samruddhi Organic farm Samruddhi Organic farm is one of our manufacturing plants which has been fostering organic farming since 2004 by following the vedic as well as biodynamic methods.With the acquired certified agricultural land of 75,000 acres we produce 200+ products such as Organic grain, pulses, oils&oil seeds, organic spices, natural dry fruits with the help of 40,000+ farmers, we also export in over 17 countries around the globe.Our products have warranted a high demand in the market for their delicious taste, level of hygiene, low calorie, freshness, purity, long shelf life and high nutritional value. Key Responsibilities: ✔ Design, plan and implement purchasing strategies/systems/processes. ✔ Search new RM/PM suppliers/farmers/vendors based on things like product, cost, quality, service, distribution capabilities, availability and TC. ✔ Responsible to evaluate and finalize potential suppliers/farmers/vendors (At least three). ✔ To prepare and finalize the contracts/agreement with the farmers/suppliers/vendors. ✔ Provide on time TC's of products. ✔ Placing order, co-ordinating and follow-up of RM/PM from Suppliers/Project/farmers/vendors. ✔ Responsible for tracking the progress of all RM/PM and addressing any problems to the Purchase Head. ✔ Track, measure and analyze company expenditure. ✔ Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand. ✔ Advise internal and external on issues regarding purchasing Terms & Conditions. ✔ Guide, train and motivate the team in terms of purchasing the products and resolve the issues. ✔ Oversee the recruitment, hiring of new staff, determine and track KPIs. ✔ Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. ✔ Search and finalize the processing units with entire certification as per the products (12 processing units/year). ✔ Track and update orders and ensure timely delivery. ✔ Provide information if there are changes in RM/PM receipt date to concerned Persons. ✔ Monitor and update Purchase Head regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing on a daily basis (13:00-14:00) ✔ Resolve supply, quality, service and invoicing issues with vendors. ✔ Any additional task assigned by the reporting manager/authority as per requirement Strong knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes , including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management Experience in evaluating and finalizing suppliers, farmers, vendors, and processing units Ability to manage raw material (RM) and processed material (PM) procurement , ensuring cost, quality, and timely delivery Strong coordination skills to address supplier issues and escalate to Purchase Head when needed Capable of recruiting and onboarding new staff , conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring team efficiency Opportunity to lead the procurement function and influence company supply chain strategy Exposure to multi-supplier sourcing, contract management, and procurement process optimization Scope to grow into Senior Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement, or Supply Chain Leadership roles Hands-on involvement in strategic sourcing and cost optimization initiatives Collaborative environment with cross-functional coordination with production, quality, and logistics teams Supportive management that encourages process improvements and ownership of outcomes