Procurement Supervisor

Lactalis India; Dewas; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis India is seeking a Field Procurement Manager in Dewas to strengthen farmer relationships, optimise milk collection, and align operations with quality and cost standards.

You will drive milk procurement, expand the farmer base, install TMCCs, recruit agents, promote agro services, and optimise transport to improve efficiency and expansion into new centres.

Qualifications

• Understanding of rural/agro-based operations and supply chains.
• Ability to build trust and long-term relationships with farmers.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Commitment to farmer welfare and sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Milk Procurement: Achieve targeted quantity and quality of milk collection at optimum cost within the assigned area.
• Farmer Base Retention: Retain, strengthen, and expand the farmer network; add new farmers to the system.
• TMCC Installation: Set up and manage village-level TMCCs with a minimum of 15–20 farmers; monitor asset usage, weekly cleaning, and documentation.
• Agent Development: Recruit and onboard new agents; recover assets from inactive centres/agents.
• Farmer Support: Identify loyal farmers for bank loans/advances; promote welfare initiatives such as insurance and health camps.
• Agro Services Promotion: Drive adoption of cattle feed, mineral mixtures, fodder cultivation, and other agro-based services.
• Transport Optimization: Manage and optimize milk transport operations, ensuring efficient vehicle scheduling, reduced reception time, and maximum utilization of cans and vehicles.
• Expansion Initiatives: Identify new centres, agents, and farmers for farming concepts and quality milk procurement.

Skills

Rural/agro operations

Relationship building

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Job description

Role Objective: To ensure efficient milk procurement, strengthen farmer relationships, and optimize field operations in alignment with Anik Ghee’s quality and cost standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Milk Procurement: Achieve targeted quantity and quality of milk collection at optimum cost within the assigned area.
• Farmer Base Retention: Retain, strengthen, and expand the farmer network; add new farmers to the system.
• TMCC Installation: Set up and manage village-level TMCCs with a minimum of 15–20 farmers; monitor asset usage, weekly cleaning, and documentation.
• Agent Development: Recruit and onboard new agents; recover assets from inactive centres/agents.
• Farmer Support: Identify loyal farmers for bank loans/advances; promote welfare initiatives such as insurance and health camps.
• Agro Services Promotion: Drive adoption of cattle feed, mineral mixtures, fodder cultivation, and other agro-based services.
• Transport Optimization: Manage and optimize milk transport operations, ensuring efficient vehicle scheduling, reduced reception time, and maximum utilization of cans and vehicles.
• Expansion Initiatives: Identify new centres, agents, and farmers for farming concepts and quality milk procurement.
• Desired Candidate Profile
• Strong understanding of rural/agro-based operations.
• Ability to build trust and long-term relationships with farmers.
• Experience in milk procurement, transport management, or agro services preferred.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Commitment to farmer welfare and sustainable practices.