Field Officer (SCM - Biomass)

Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd.; Khordha; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. in Odisha seeks a biomass procurement professional to source biomass from farmers, oversee weighbridge operations, and coordinate logistics from farms to collection points or the plant.

You will manage farmer engagement, ensure material quality, and report daily on procurement and transportation activities while maintaining compliance with local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Farmer Identification and Engagement: Identify potential farmers and assist in pitching biomass procurement opportunities.
• Harvest Season Support: Follow up with farmers during harvest, assisting with biomass collection and storage.
• Equipment Management: Ensure proper use and return of bailers provided to farmers.
• Transportation Coordination: Liaise with transport providers for timely biomass movement from farms to yards or plant.
• Quality Control: Ensure procured biomass meets company quality standards (PRESPL).
• Daily Reporting: Provide daily procurement, transport, and quality logs and issue reporting.
• Farmer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong farmer relationships for ongoing cooperation.
• Local Compliance: Ensure procurement activities comply with local regulations and company guidelines.

Job description

Basic Function:

a) Biomass Procurement: Responsible for sourcing and procuring biomass directly from farmers within the assigned districts.

b) Weighbridge Operations: Oversee weighbridge operations to ensure accurate weighing of biomass during procurement.

c) Vehicle and Logistics Monitoring: Coordinate vehicle arrangements for transporting biomass from farms to collection points or the plant.

d) Raw Material Collection: Collect raw materials in accordance with directions provided by senior management and supervisors.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs):

a) Farmer Identification and Engagement: Identify potential farmers in the region and assist the Field Manager and Assistant Manager in pitching biomass procurement opportunities to them.

b) Harvest Season Support: Actively follow up with farmers during the harvest season, offering assistance with biomass collection and storage.

c) Equipment Management: Ensure the proper use of bailers provided to farmers and confirm that they are returned in good condition.

d) Transportation Coordination: Liaise with local transportation providers to ensure timely and efficient transportation of biomass from farms to designated collection yards or storage areas.

e) Quality Control: Ensure that the biomass procured meets the procurement quality standards set by the company (PRESPL).

f) Daily Reporting: Provide daily reports on procurement activities, transportation status, and any issues related to the quality or logistics of biomass.

g) Farmer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers to ensure continued cooperation and successful biomass collection.

h) Local Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities are in line with local regulations and any company-specific guidelines.