Purchase Manager

SENIOR PURCHASE & PROCUREMENT MANAGERFMCG | Agro Commodities | Food Products | Domestic & International SourcingCompany: Global Impex

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Department: Procurement & Sourcing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 7–15+ Years

Position Level: Senior Management

ABOUT GLOBAL IMPEXGlobal Impex is a Gurgaon-based trading and sourcing company engaged in the procurement, trading, import and export of FMCG, food products, agro commodities, cereals, spices, nuts, dry fruits and other perishable and non-perishable goods.

As we expand our domestic and international trading operations, we are looking for a highly experienced and commercially aggressive Senior Purchase & Procurement Manager who can take ownership of sourcing and supplier development across India and international markets.

This is not a routine purchase-office role.

We are looking for someone who already understands the commodity market, knows where and from whom to buy, has strong supplier/mandi relationships, understands pricing and quality, and can convert those relationships into profitable procurement opportunities for Global Impex.

THE ROLEThe Senior Purchase & Procurement Manager will be responsible for building and managing Global Impex's procurement network across India and overseas markets.

The candidate will be expected to independently identify sourcing opportunities, approach suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, evaluate products and close procurement deals.

The ideal candidate should bring existing market knowledge, supplier relationships and sourcing contacts to the organisation.

We are looking for a person who can say:"I know where to source it, who can supply it, what the market price is, what quality is available, and how to negotiate the best deal."

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Domestic Market SourcingDevelop and manage a strong supplier network across India.
• Source directly from producers, farmers, FPOs, manufacturers, processors, wholesalers, aggregators, traders, stockists, mandis and large commodity suppliers.
• Identify major sourcing hubs and markets for different commodities.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and commodity traders.
• Regularly monitor mandi and wholesale market prices.
• Identify opportunities to purchase products at competitive rates and resell them profitably.
• Travel to major sourcing markets and supplier locations whenever required.

2. Agro Commodity ProcurementTake ownership of procurement across categories including:

• Rice and other cereals
• Wheat and grains
• Pulses and lentils
• Spices
• Dry fruits
• Nuts
• Seeds
• Agro commodities
• Fresh/perishable food products
• Non-perishable food products
• FMCG products
• Packaged food products
• Other commodities identified by management

The candidate should be capable of developing new sourcing channels for products beyond the existing portfolio.

3. Mandi & Supplier Network DevelopmentThe candidate must have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with:

• APMC/mandi traders
• Commodity wholesalers
• Farmers and producer groups
• Food processors
• Manufacturers
• Importers and exporters
• Stockists
• Distributors
• Aggregators
• Large commodity suppliers

Existing relationships and a strong supplier network will be a major advantage.

• 4. International SourcingIdentify and develop international suppliers for food and agro commodities.
• Establish direct relationships with overseas manufacturers, exporters, processors and commodity traders.
• Explore sourcing opportunities across relevant international markets.
• Negotiate international purchase prices, MOQ, payment terms and delivery conditions.
• Coordinate with logistics and management regarding shipping and delivery requirements.
• Evaluate supplier credibility, product quality and commercial viability.
• Support the company in developing long-term international sourcing partnerships.

5. Commercial NegotiationThe candidate must be an excellent negotiator.

Responsibilities include:

• Price negotiation
• Volume/MOQ negotiation
• Payment terms
• Credit terms
• Delivery terms
• Packaging requirements
• Quality specifications
• Transportation costs
• Import-related commercial terms
• Long-term supply agreements

The objective is to consistently secure the right product, at the right quality, at the right price and at the right time.

• 6. Market IntelligenceTrack daily/weekly movement of commodity prices.
• Monitor supply and demand conditions.
• Identify seasonal procurement opportunities.
• Track harvest cycles and availability.
• Monitor domestic and international market trends.
• Identify products where Global Impex can achieve attractive trading margins.
• Provide management with regular market intelligence and procurement recommendations.
• 7. Supplier EvaluationIdentify financially and operationally reliable suppliers.
• Conduct supplier due diligence.
• Verify product quality and specifications.
• Arrange samples and product inspections where required.
• Evaluate supplier capacity and consistency.
• Maintain supplier performance records.
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with high-performing suppliers.
• 8. Strategic ProcurementDevelop annual and seasonal procurement strategies.
• Identify bulk purchasing opportunities.
• Build multiple sourcing channels to reduce dependency on individual suppliers.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships.
• Identify opportunities for direct-from-source procurement.
• Help Global Impex expand into new product categories and markets.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM THE CANDIDATEThis position requires ownership, market knowledge and commercial intelligence.

The successful candidate should be capable of:

• Bringing strong supplier contacts to the table.
• Opening new supplier relationships independently.
• Identifying genuine market prices.
• Finding competitive bulk procurement opportunities.
• Negotiating aggressively while maintaining long-term relationships.
• Understanding commodity quality and grading.
• Identifying profitable buying opportunities.
• Working directly with traders, producers, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Travelling to markets when required.
• Taking procurement decisions based on market intelligence.
• Building a procurement network for Global Impex from the ground up.

MANDATORY / HIGHLY PREFERRED EXPERIENCECandidates with experience in any of the following will be strongly preferred:

FMCG Procurement | Agro Commodity Trading | Food Procurement | Mandi Procurement | Commodity Trading | Import/Export | International Sourcing | Wholesale Procurement | Bulk Food Procurement | Nuts & Dry Fruits | Cereals & Grains | Pulses | Spices

Candidates with an established supplier/mandi network will receive priority.

Experience working directly with commodity traders, APMC mandis, processors, manufacturers, farmers, exporters or large wholesalers is highly desirable.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are looking for an individual who is:

• Highly commercial and target-oriented
• Strong in negotiation
• Well connected within commodity/FMCG markets
• Proactive in finding new suppliers
• Comfortable working in the field
• Strong in supplier relationship management
• Comfortable travelling across India
• Experienced in bulk procurement
• Familiar with commodity pricing and market fluctuations
• Capable of working independently
• Comfortable dealing with senior suppliers and business owners
• Able to take ownership of procurement without constant supervision

Most importantly:Your network matters.

If you have spent years building relationships with mandi traders, wholesalers, producers, manufacturers, processors, exporters and international suppliers, Global Impex wants to hear from you.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSThe Senior Purchase & Procurement Manager will be measured on:

• Volume of procurement generated
• Procurement cost competitiveness
• New suppliers onboarded
• Quality and reliability of suppliers
• Supplier network expansion
• Cost savings achieved
• New sourcing markets developed
• International supplier relationships established
• New products/categories introduced
• Procurement turnaround time
• Commercial profitability of sourcing opportunities

WHY JOIN GLOBAL IMPEX?This is an opportunity to play a key role in building the procurement engine of a growing international trading business.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Build a large domestic and international supplier network.
• Work across multiple FMCG and agro commodity categories.
• Develop new sourcing markets.
• Work directly with producers, manufacturers, traders and exporters.
• Participate in domestic and international trading opportunities.
• Take significant ownership of procurement strategy.
• Grow into a senior leadership position as Global Impex expands.

COMPENSATIONSalary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and market network.

Performance Incentives: Attractive performance-linked incentives based on procurement performance and business contribution.

Candidates with a strong existing supplier network, proven procurement track record and international sourcing experience may be offered compensation significantly aligned with their experience and commercial value.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTSThis position is intended for experienced procurement professionals and commodity/FMCG sourcing specialists.

If your experience is primarily limited to:

• Processing purchase orders
• ERP purchase entries
• Routine office procurement
• Raising POs against existing suppliers
• Administrative purchasing

this role may not be suitable.

We are specifically looking for someone with real market exposure, supplier relationships, sourcing capability and strong commercial negotiation skills.

If you know the market, know the suppliers and know how to source competitively — we want to meet you.Location: Gurgaon, Haryana

Experience: 7–15+ Years

Industry: FMCG / Food / Agro Commodities / Import & Export

Position: Senior Purchase & Procurement Manager