**Job Title: Field Buyer – Wheat Procurement** **Location:** State-specific (Candidate should be open to relocation as per crop catchment and business requirements) **Function:** Procurement & Supply Chain **Reports to:** Regional Procurement Manager – Agri Commodities **Role Summary** The Field Buyer will be responsible for driving end-to-end wheat procurement at the mandi and trader levels. The role focuses on ensuring fair price discovery, quality assurance, and efficient sourcing through strong on-ground connect and market intelligence. The incumbent will act as the company’s eyes and ears in the field, building a robust network across mandis, traders, and transporters while maintaining alignment with business and quality objectives. **Key Responsibilities** + **Market Operations & Procurement** + Lead wheat procurement activities during the harvest season at mandi and trader levels. + Ensure timely buying aligned with quality and price benchmarks. + Facilitate transparent and efficient price discovery mechanisms. + Coordinate with internal quality, logistics, and finance teams for smooth execution. + **Market Intelligence** + Track daily mandi arrivals, prices, and competitor buying behaviour. + Collect real-time information on crop size, quality, farmer sentiment, and local trade trends. + Report structured market insights to central procurement for decision-making. + **Stakeholder & Network Management** + Build and maintain strong relationships with **Adhtiyas, traders, mandi officials, quality inspectors, and transporters** . + Develop a dependable supplier base across major wheat-growing regions. + Ensure ethical, compliant, and sustainable sourcing practices in all interactions. + **Logistics & Operations** + Coordinate dispatch planning and freight negotiations at field level. + Support smooth movement of goods from mandis to company silos or plants. + Monitor transit quality and minimize handling losses. + **Cross-Commodity Exposure (Preferred)** + Support procurement or market intelligence for allied commodities like **bran, maize, or sugar** when required. **Candidate Profile** + **Education:** Graduate/Postgraduate in Agriculture, Agri Business Management, or related field. + **Experience:** + 5–10 years of experience in agri procurement or mandi operations. + Prior exposure to a **leading agri/FMCG companies** preferred. + **Technical Skills:** + Strong understanding of wheat quality parameters, mandi operations, and trade documentation. + Working knowledge of logistics, freight negotiation, and warehouse coordination. + **Behavioral Skills:** + Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills. + High integrity and compliance orientation. + Ability to work independently in field conditions with frequent travel. + Flexible to relocate based on seasonal catchments and commodity requirements. **Why Join Us** This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of agri markets, supply chain, and business strategy — shaping the company’s competitive edge through efficient and ethical sourcing from India’s wheat heartlands.