Sourcing & Procurement Analyst

lPosition: Sourcing and Procurement Analyst

Here is a professional and comprehensive Job Description (JD) tailored for the Sourcing and Procurement Analyst position at Nisargasiddha Bioproducts Pvt. Ltd., incorporating your specific requirements regarding location preference (Kannur district), domain experience (FMCG, Ayurvedic, herbal, food products), and Pan-India travel for vendor/farmer evaluation.

Job Description: Sourcing and Procurement Analyst

• Company Name: Nisargasiddha Bioproducts Pvt. Ltd.
• Location: Kannur, Kerala (Registered Office)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Travel Requirement: Frequent Pan-India travel (visiting farms, agricultural belts, and vendor units)

About the Company

Nisargasiddha Bioproducts Pvt. Ltd. is a fast-growing enterprise based in Kannur, Kerala, specializing in the manufacturing, processing, trading and exporting of premium-quality herbal products, ayurvedic raw materials, spices, and natural food products. We are dedicated to delivering purity, freshness, and natural potency derived from sustainable farming traditions.

Position Summary

We are looking for a proactive, results-driven Sourcing and Procurement Analyst based out of Kannur district to manage our end-to-end raw material sourcing pipeline. The ideal candidate will have robust domain expertise in FMCG, Ayurveda, herbal ingredients, and natural food products.

This role demands a hands-on professional willing to undertake Pan-India travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management:
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), aggregators, and processing vendors Pan-India for herbal, ayurvedic, and food-grade raw materials (e.g., spices, roots, powders, natural extracts).
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply contracts to ensure uninterrupted and cost-effective material flow.
• Field Audits & Quality Inspection:
• Travel extensively across Pan-India agricultural zones and vendor facilities to inspect raw material quality, harvesting practices, and processing standards.
• Conduct physical quality assessments (moisture content, purity, grading, packaging standards) of food and herbal products at the source.
• Coordinate closely with internal quality assurance teams to test samples and approve vendor stocks.
• Supply Chain & Market Intelligence:
• Monitor crop cycles, seasonal availability, weather patterns, and market price trends for herbs, spices, and agricultural commodities.
• Maintain backup vendor channels to mitigate supply chain disruptions and mitigate price volatility.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Ensure all procured items comply with regulatory food safety standards, organic certifications (if applicable), and company specifications.
• Maintain thorough purchase records, vendor performance scorecards, and audit logs.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Residency: Must be a resident of or willing to be based in Kannur district, Kerala (frequent travel out of station will be required).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Food Technology, Botany, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of proven experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor development.
• Direct industry exposure to FMCG, Ayurvedic formulations, herbal ingredients, or natural food products is mandatory.
• Key Skills & Competencies:
• Strong working knowledge of raw herbs, spices, agricultural commodities, and food-processing standards.
• Willingness and physical stamina for extensive Pan-India travel to rural farming belts and industrial vendor units.
• Sharp eye for quality evaluation and detection of adulteration or sub-standard agricultural output.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills to build rapport with farmers and corporate vendors alike.
• Proficiency in regional languages alongside English and Malayalam is a strong plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package matching industry standards.
• Dynamic work environment with opportunities to spearhead sustainable sourcing initiatives.
• Travel and field allowances as per company policy.

Those who are interested may apply with resume to [email protected] or ca on +91 73060 57842

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person