Walk-in | Purchase Executive

Royal Hatcheries; Kalpakkam; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Accommodation with meals

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Royal Hatcheries in Tamil Nadu is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Executive to manage procurement of hatchery inputs and operational supplies. You will source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors, maintain inventory, and coordinate with production teams to forecast needs.

The role requires strong negotiation and vendor management skills, proficiency in MS Excel, and the ability to handle time-sensitive materials in a fast-paced hatchery environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; aquatic disciplines preferred.
• Experience in purchase/procurement, preferably in aquaculture or related fields.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Proficient in Excel and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure hatchery inputs including feed, chemicals, broodstock, and packaging.
• Identify and evaluate vendors for broodstock, feed, and equipment.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to prevent delays or overstocking.
• Forecast material requirements with production teams.
• Track market trends and prices for cost-effective purchasing.
• Ensure timely delivery of perishables and time-sensitive items.
• Verify quality with QC/technical teams.
• Maintain purchase records, vendor DB, and documentation (POs, invoices, GRNs).
• Handle import/local purchase documentation as applicable.
• Build strong supplier relationships for reliability.
• Assist budgeting and cost control for procurement activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Aquaculture/ Fisheries related diploma

Tools

MS Excel

Inventory software

Job description

Purchase Executive Shrimp Hatchery

Full-Time | Procurement / Supply Chain

Location: Tamil Nadu

Department: Procurement

Reporting To: Finance Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchase Executive to manage procurement of feed, chemicals, broodstock, packaging, and other operational supplies critical to hatchery operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure hatchery inputs including larval feed, algae culture materials, probiotics, chemicals, disinfectants, water treatment products, and packaging materials
• Identify and evaluate reliable vendors/suppliers for broodstock, feed, and equipment
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to avoid production delays or overstocking
• Coordinate with the hatchery/production team to forecast material requirements based on production cycles
• Track market trends and prices of key inputs (feed, chemicals, broodstock) to ensure cost-effective purchasing
• Ensure timely delivery of materials, especially time-sensitive/perishable items (live feed, broodstock)
• Verify quality of received materials in coordination with the QC/technical team
• Maintain purchase records, vendor database, and documentation (POs, invoices, GRNs)
• Handle import/local purchase documentation as applicable
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships for long-term reliability
• Assist in budgeting and cost control for procurement activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; degree/diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries, or Supply Chain preferred
• 25 years of experience in purchase/procurement, preferably in aquaculture, agriculture, feed, or related industries
• Knowledge of shrimp hatchery inputs (feed, chemicals, broodstock) is a strong plus
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel/inventory software
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under time pressure, given the perishable/live nature of some materials

Preferred Skills

• Existing network of suppliers in the aquaculture/feed industry
• Understanding of hatchery production cycles and seasonal demand patterns
• Basic knowledge of import procedures (if sourcing broodstock/materials internationally)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Accommodation with Food
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-expanding aquaculture business