Field Procurement Executive

DUTCH PLANTIN COIR INDIA PVT LTD; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cocopeat industry seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage the sourcing of raw materials. The successful candidate will be responsible for building supplier networks, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and experience in field procurement, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Travel allowance/reimbursement

Mobile and communication allowance

Provident Fund (PF) and ESI

Annual bonus

Insurance

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in field procurement, preferably in cocopeat/agri/coir industry.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in rural/field environments.
• Good communication skills in Kannada and basic English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and procure quality coconut husk and cocopeat raw materials.
• Negotiate prices and delivery terms with vendors.
• Conduct field-level quality checks and maintain procurement records.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Basic Documentation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Mobile Apps

GPS Tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Identify and procure quality coconut husk and cocopeat Blocks raw materials from suppliers and local vendors.
• Build and maintain a strong network of local suppliers in key sourcing areas
• Conduct field-level quality checks to ensure raw material / Cocopeat Blocks meets company standards.
• Negotiate prices, delivery terms and payment conditions with vendors.
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams for timely material movement.
• Maintain procurement records, daily reports and stock updates.
• Monitor market trends and raw material availability to plan procurement effectively.
• Follow company rules and guidelines, budget limits and statutory compliance (e.g., GST, documentation).

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate or Diploma holder in Agriculture, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in field procurement, preferably in the cocopeat, agri, or coir industry.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in rural/field environments
• Familiarity with basic documentation, billing, and GST compliance.
• Proficient in using mobile apps, WhatsApp, Excel and GPS tools for reporting.
• Good communication skills in Kannada and basic English; knowledge of other local dialects is a plus
• Self-motivated, reliable and capable of working independently under minimal supervision.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Travel allowance / reimbursement for field visits
• Mobile and communication allowance
• Provident Fund (PF) and ESI (as applicable)
• Annual bonus
• Insurance