fruits & vegetable purchase & Supply Chain Management Executive

Jfpl Foods And Beverages; Manjari; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Jfpl Foods And Beverages in Maharashtra is seeking a proactive Fresh Produce Purchase and Supply Chain Management Executive to manage the procurement of raw materials from APMC markets, farmer producer companies, ingredients and other supplies for smooth production and operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Production, Planning, Quality, Stores, Finance, and Sales, negotiating prices and terms, preparing POs, monitoring inventory, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of procurement experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of vendor management, purchase orders, and supplier evaluation.
• Understanding of food safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Purchase fresh fruits and vegetables and other items per production needs.
• Coordinate with production, planning, quality, stores, finance, and sales to schedule deliveries.
• Identify and evaluate reliable suppliers and maintain an approved vendor database.
• Obtain and compare quotations and negotiate price, payment terms, quality, MOQ, lead time, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and release purchase orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor inventory to avoid stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Ensure materials meet quality, food-safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier documents.
• Track supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through supplier development and alternate sourcing.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and food-safety regulations.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Price negotiation

Purchase order systems

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Fresh Produce (Fruits and Vegetables) Purchase and Supply Chain Management Executive to manage the procurement of raw materials from APMC markets, from farmer producer companies, ingredients and other supplies required for smooth production and business operations. The role involves farmer coordination, purchase planning, price negotiation, purchase order management, and ensuring timely availability of quality materials at competitive costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, food ingredients, consumables, and other required items as per production and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Quality, Stores, Finance, and Sales teams to understand material requirements and delivery schedules.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers and maintain an approved vendor database.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers and negotiate price, payment terms, quality, MOQ, lead time, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and release purchase orders (POs) and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding order status, dispatches, delivery delays, shortages, and quality issues.
• Ensure purchased materials meet the company's quality, food-safety, regulatory, and specification requirements.
• Coordinate with the Quality team for supplier approvals, material specifications, certificates, and quality documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement to avoid stock-outs, excess inventory, and production interruptions.
• Maintain proper procurement records, including quotations, purchase orders, supplier documents, invoices, and delivery records.
• Track supplier performance based on quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and service.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through supplier development, alternate sourcing, price negotiations, and purchase planning.
• Resolve discrepancies related to quantity, quality, pricing, delivery, and invoices in coordination with relevant departments.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and applicable food-safety and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare procurement reports, cost comparisons, pending PO reports, and supplier performance reports for management.
• Maintain confidentiality of commercial information and supplier pricing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-4 years of experience in procurement/purchasing, preferably in a food manufacturing, FMCG, or related manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, vendor management, and purchase order systems.