Manager Organic Crop Production & Procurement - Srikakulam

Sresta Natural Bioproducts Private Limited; Srikakulam; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC 24mantra is hiring for a Manager Crop Production and Procurement role based at Srikakulam. The role will oversee farm extension services, sustain and expand Area under Organic Contract Farming, and procurement of agricultural commodities.

Key responsibilities include planning organic farming, coordinating procurement from farmers and FPOs, ensuring organic certification compliance, maintaining records, and training field staff to improve supply quality.

Qualifications

• Education - B Sc Agriculture
• Experience - Min 5 yrs experience in Field Crop production or procurement, contract farming. Experience in Organic farming will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementation of organic farming practices
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor crop growth, pest/disease incidence, and soil conditions
• Guide farmers on organic cultivation practices and input usage
• Promote sustainable techniques such as mulching and water conservation
• Coordinate procurement of organic produce directly from farmers/FPOs
• Ensure quality standards and organic integrity during sourcing and aggregation
• Maintain procurement schedules aligned with harvest cycles
• Verify traceability and documentation for organic certification compliance
• Support price negotiation and vendor/farmer relationship management
• Maintain farm records, input logs, and traceability systems
• Assist in internal inspections and external organic certification audits (NPOP, USDA, EU standards)
• Ensure adherence to Internal Control Systems (ICS) for organic certification
• Work closely with farmers, FPOs, and field officers
• Conduct training and awareness programs on organic farming practices
• Build strong relationships to ensure consistent supply and quality

Education

B Sc Agriculture

Job description

ITC 24mantra is hiring for Manager Crop Production and Procurement role based at Srikakulam

The role will be responsible for farm extension services, sustain and expand Area under Organic Contract Farming, Procurement of Agricultural Commodities.

Responsibilities

Organic Crop Production

• Assist in planning and implementation of organic farming practices
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor crop growth, pest/disease incidence, and soil conditions
• Guide farmers on organic cultivation practices and input usage
• Promote sustainable techniques such as mulching and water conservation

Procurement Operations

• Coordinate procurement of organic produce directly from farmers/FPOs
• Ensure quality standards and organic integrity during sourcing and aggregation
• Maintain procurement schedules aligned with harvest cycles
• Verify traceability and documentation for organic certification compliance
• Support price negotiation and vendor/farmer relationship management

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain farm records, input logs, and traceability systems
• Assist in internal inspections and external organic certification audits (NPOP, USDA, EU standards)
• Ensure adherence to Internal Control Systems (ICS) for organic certification
• Work closely with farmers, FPOs, and field officers
• Conduct training and awareness programs on organic farming practices

Build strong relationships to ensure consistent supply and quality

Qualifications

Education - B Sc Agriculture

Experience - Min 5 yrs experience in Field Crop production or procurement, contract farming. Experience in Organic farming will be preferred.