Purchase Lead – Agri Business(Rice)

Job Description

Title: Purchase Lead – Agri Business(Rice)

Company Name: Confidence Infrastructure PLC

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Rajshahi, Rangpur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 6 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Agro based Startup, Auto Rice Mill, Group of Companies, Manufacturing (FMCG)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture or Agribusiness.

• MBA is preferred.

• A procurement certification (e.g., CIPS) is an added advantage.

• 6 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Agro based Startup, Auto Rice Mill, Group of Companies, Manufacturing (FMCG)

• Procurement in food grain, agro-commodity or FMCG raw-material sourcing.

• At least 2 years leading a team.

• Direct experience buying rice or paddy from millers is strongly preferred.

• Good knowledge of rice varieties, grades and quality parameters (moisture, broken percentage, grain size, colour and purity).

• Experienced in seasonal sourcing strategy and in evaluating and developing millers and suppliers.

• Strong at negotiating prices and contracts and preparing supply agreements.

• Understands purchase order controls, three-way matching, price benchmarking and cost analysis.

• Knows procurement policy and the regulations that apply to food grain.

• Advanced MS Excel, plus an ERP procurement module, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.

• A strong negotiator and leader with high integrity, good relationship-building skills and an analytical mind.

• Willing to be based anywhere in North Bengal and to travel widely across sourcing regions.

Confidence Infrastructure PLC is starting a new Agri Business that buys processed rice from external millers and distributes it to customers. We are hiring a Purchase Lead to keep a steady, cost-competitive supply of rice that meets our approved specifications. The work covers sourcing strategy, developing suppliers and millers, negotiating prices, planning purchases and keeping procurement under control. The role is based in North Bengal, reports to the Head of Agri Business and leads the Purchase Officers. We will fill it at Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Manager level depending on the selected candidate's experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and seasonal purchase plans and budgets based on sales forecasts, stock position, harvest cycles (Aman, Boro and Aus) and the Market Intelligence outlook.

• Recommend to management the sourcing mix by variety, grade and region, and the timing of purchases.

• Find, evaluate and keep an approved list of millers and suppliers across the main sourcing regions, and visit suppliers together with QC.

• Develop alternative sources so the business doesn't depend on one supplier and can handle seasonal disruption.

• Negotiate price, specification, quantity, delivery schedule and payment terms within approved limits.

• Prepare supply agreements and purchase commitments for approval under delegated authority.

• Review comparative statements and control purchase order approval.

• Match orders with QC results and goods receipts before payment, coordinate supplier payments and advances with Accounts, and follow shortage and quality claims until they are settled.

• Compare purchase prices with market benchmarks, report savings and variances, and keep supplier scorecards.

• Make sure purchase volumes, stock holding and all purchases follow regulatory limits, procurement policy and the code of conduct.

• Lead, guide and review the performance of Purchase Officers.

• Provident Fund

• Gratuity

• Festival Bonus

• Earned Leave Encashment

• Mobile Bill Allowance

• Health Insurance and Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling)

• Wellness and self-development resources (company library)

• Weekly holiday: 1 day (6-day work week)