Category Manager - Bengaluru, India - Fasal

    Fasal
    Fasal Bengaluru, India

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Strategic Planning:

    • Develop and implement strategic plans for the procurement of pesticides to meet the organization's needs and objectives.
    • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency in pesticide procurement.
    • Demand generation from existing customers by coordinating with the IoT sales team.
    • Building product assortment as per the demand from the field & ensure the contribution Margins are achieved by these products.

    Supplier Management:

    • Identify and qualify suppliers of pesticides, negotiate contracts, and establish longterm relationships with key suppliers.
    • Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and cost, and take corrective actions as necessary.
    • Fasal should gradually have contracts with directly key manufacturers.

    Inventory Management:

    • Ensure the inventory is not high at any point of time & there is a proper demand for any purchases.
    • Have a contract of Stock return in case of unsold stock.
    • Product should be of higher expiry and avoid buying short expiry products.

    Market Intelligence:

    • Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and new developments in the Input space
    • Anticipate changes in the market and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

    Compliance & risk Management:

    • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards governing the procurement of pesticides.
    • Identify and assess risks related to pesticide procurement and develop risk mitigation Collaborate with internal stakeholders like Sales, Marketing, Agri research, Product, CS & others for their inputs & support to execute the entire business.
    • Work closely with crossfunctional teams to ensure alignment of procurement activities with overall business objectives.

    Performance Management:

    • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of pesticide procurement activities like Gross Margins, Supplier scorecard & Timely Supplies
    • Monitor KPIs regularly and make datadriven decisions to drive continuous Bachelor's degree in business administration, agricultural science, or related field.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with at least 2 years of experience specifically in the procurement of pesticides or agricultural inputs.
    • Strong understanding of the pesticide industry, including knowledge of different types of pesticides, suppliers, and market dynamics.
    • Proven track record of negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings.
    • Excellent analytical, problemsolving, and decisionmaking skills.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience with procurement software and tools.
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