Procurement Manager - Dairy/ Milk

WE ARE HIRING - MANAGER, MILK PROCUREMENT

Location: Bengaluru, Mahadevapura
Travel: Required
Experience: 5 to 7 years
Industry: Milk / Dairy Industry Mandatory

About the Role
Khanal Foods looking for an experienced Manager Milk Procurement to lead and manage daily milk procurement operations across assigned locations. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience in milk/dairy procurement, supplier management, milk collection, quality, cost control, inventory planning, and procurement operations.

Candidates without prior Milk/Dairy Procurement experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily milk procurement as per business requirements and production demand.
• Develop and execute shift-wise milk procurement plans.
• Identify and develop potential milk procurement areas, villages, farmers, and suppliers.
• Manage relationships with milk suppliers, farmers, collection centers, and vendors.
• Monitor procurement in terms of quantity, quality, cost, and timelines.
• Ensure procurement is aligned with inventory levels and production requirements.
• Control excess procurement and minimize wastage or unnecessary inventory.
• Monitor milk quality and ensure procured milk meets the required standards.
• Negotiate procurement rates and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Track milk prices, market trends, seasonal variations, and demand patterns.
• Forecast procurement requirements based on upcoming demand.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Stores, and Operations teams.
• Monitor inventory and ensure proper planning of material requirements.
• Maintain accurate supplier databases, procurement records, purchase documentation, and reports.
• Prepare comparative cost estimates and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Track procurement KPIs and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure proper documentation for milk receiving, stock movement, and procurement activities.
• Lead and coordinate the procurement team to achieve daily and monthly targets.
• Travel to villages, milk collection points, suppliers, and procurement locations as required.

Candidate Profile
Mandatory Requirements:

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in Milk Procurement / Dairy Procurement.
• Milk/Dairy Industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of milk procurement, collection, quality, pricing, and supplier/farmer management.
• Experience in identifying and developing milk procurement areas and villages.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor/supplier management skills.
• Experience in managing procurement teams and daily procurement operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
• SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively for procurement activities.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Experience
Candidates currently or previously working in:
Dairy Plants | Milk Procurement | Milk Collection | Dairy Companies | Milk Cooperatives | Food & Dairy Manufacturing