Agro Raw Material Head

Agro/ Raw Material
Trident Overview:
Trident is a leading Indian diversified manufacturing company with a global presence across 100+ countries, operating in Yarn, Home Textiles (Bed & Bath), and Paper & Chemicals. Established in 1990, Trident has evolved from a yarn manufacturer into one of the world's largest integrated home textile producers and a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly wheat straw based paper.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Job Overview-
Agro/ Raw Material Head would lead strategic sourcing and procurement of agro/raw materials, ensuring quality, cost competitiveness, timely availability and supply continuity. The role will work closely with suppliers and internal business teams to build a reliable and transparent raw-material supply chain.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement of agro/raw materials including wheat, wood chips, veneer chips, and other relevant materials.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable suppliers and business partners.
• Drive quality, cost and delivery performance in line with industry benchmark.
• Build a transparent, digitally enabled and efficient supply chain for raw materials, leveraging technology and data for better visibility, traceability and decision making.
• Collaborate with business partners and internal stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Manage supplier negotiations, commercial terms and procurement planning.
• Ensure timely invoice processing and grievance resolution with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels, FIFO practices, adequate storage and seasonal availability of raw materials.
• Develop alternate sources and mitigate supply, quality, and price related risks.
• Build and develop the procurement team and improve sourcing process.

Preferred Education or Certifications-

Graduation/Post Graduation in Agriculture, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations or related discipline.
Location- Barnala, Punjab