Associate Manager - Procurement (Grains)

Role Overview

As an Associate Manager for Procurement specializing in grains such as wheat, corn, and barley, you will lead data-driven procurement initiatives and drive market intelligence for Emigrain & Unipex. The position focuses on optimizing supplier relationships, developing hedging strategies, and supporting the organization in achieving competitive advantages aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Expend approximately 75% effort on generating market intelligence, devising hedging strategies, and correlating these with fundamental commodity analyses.
• Work collaboratively with Supply Chain and Operations teams to formulate and implement purchasing strategies and contracts.
• Apply expertise in futures markets to develop effective hedging solutions for grain commodities.
• Devote around 20% of time to crafting long-term purchasing plans with a proactive approach.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to optimize supply chain risk and efficiency aggressively.
• Spend about 5% of effort coordinating with Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to monitor risks and cost changes that impact pricing and contribution margins.
• Lead and align team resources to deliver on both short and long-term sourcing strategies and meet objectives across locations, plants, and business units.
• Provide expert procurement guidance and support to the team.
• Manage talent development, succession planning, and foster employee engagement within the team.
• Ensure adherence to company Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Embody and promote the company's vision and values in all activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Graduation in Agriculture-related discipline; MBA is preferred.
• 8 to 10 years of practical experience in trading and merchandising commodities.
• Strong negotiation capabilities with a track record of leveraging purchasing opportunities in complex organizations.
• Technical knowledge in purchasing or selling commodity products.
• Strong analytical abilities and business acumen, including financial and commercial insight.
• Excellent communication skills and customer focus.
• Understanding of micro and macro-economic factors affecting commodities markets.
• Ownership mindset with results orientation.
• Effective planning, decision-making, and project management skills.
• Capability to manage self and teams effectively.
• Good grasp of supply chain management principles and trading opportunity identification.

Additional Information

Travel requirements involve up to 20% travel for conferences, supplier meetings, and site visits. The organization fosters diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment process.