Deputy Manager - Procurement and Contract Manufacturing

Strong knowledge of procurement of commodities with experience in the coconut value chain, including market dynamics, supplier development, quality assessment, and commercial negotiations.Comprehensive understanding of the coconut/copra value chain, from farm-level sourcing to processing, logistics, storage, and end-use applications.Should have exposure in managing contract manufacturing & managing contract agreement with manufacturer.In-depth knowledge of agricultural commodity markets, including:Price drivers and market cyclesCrop patterns and seasonalityDemand-supply dynamicsCommodity risk factorsMarket intelligence and forecastingExperience in developing and managing sourcing networks across key copra-producing regions.Strong analytical capability to track commodity trends, evaluate procurement strategies, and optimize sourcing costs.Exposure to stakeholder management, contract negotiations, inventory planning, and supplier relationship management.Preferred Background:Experience in Copra buying, coconut oil, edible oils, FMCG, food processing, or agri-commodity industries.Ideal Candidate:A commercially astute procurement professional with 7–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or commodity trading with in-depth commodity knowledge, strong market connects, and the ability to drive strategic sourcing decisions in a volatile commodity environment.