Lead Procurement
TerViva, India
Job Description
Terviva India Pvt Limited, Mumbai
Position: Lead Procurement
Potential Location: Mumbai
Reports to: Procurement Head India
Job Type: Full-time
Annual CTC: 10,00,000 15,00,000
Number of Positions Open: 5
Locations:, Raipur, Begusarai, Mahbubnagar, Chittoor/Vellore, Gwailor
About Terviva
Headquartered in Alameda, CA, Terviva is a growth-stage company aiming to plant millions of trees to feed billions of people. We are transforming food and agriculture by partnering with farmers to sustainably cultivate and harvest the crop of an ancient Asian legume tree called pongamia. Our unique technology allows us to manufacture and sell carbon negative vegetable oil and protein from the pongamia tree. Pongamia differs from other oil and protein crops in both its sustainability and in its significantly higher yield per acre.
Learn more at www.terviva.com
About the role
To manage the procurement of Pongamia (Karanja) pods, beans amp; other value added products while closely working with the rural bean gatherers. Will be responsible to manage and execute the forecasts for feedstock procurement and ensure that timelines are effectively followed to meet the purchase requirements of the business. To efficiently manage stocks in terms of volume and cost and manage risk associated with current market conditions to ensure security of supply. To maintain and improve quality, developing our brand, and strengthening the link between TerViva and bean gatherers/ suppliers/ partners.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement
Oversee the procurement of Pongamia pods, beans amp; other value added products
Identification of potential villages with good number of bean gatherers in and around cluster area
Assess pre-harvest position of Pongamia beans through visits and updates with bean gatherers amp; suppliers
Manage and execute forecasts for feedstock procurement for each season based on company’s demand forecast, to ensure supply security and timelines
Monitor contracts/ purchase orders against requirements by product, quality, blend, by month, by Supplier Group, resolving any issues that arise
Be commercially minded when negotiating quality differentials and price in order to obtain best deal for TerViva and suppliers
Support TerViva’s price risk strategy by providing timely and important market information
Proactively manage feedstock to ensure efficient stock levels at any time depending on latest supply and demand
Partnership with Bean Gatherers/Suppliers/ Partners
Lead and organise pre-season Pongamia market survey and business updates for all gatherer/ supplier/ partner groups prior to season’s harvest
Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by the pod gatherers, gather systematic supplier feedback, and represent their interests
Meeting with bean gatherers/suppliers/ Partners regularly in their locations and ensure high quality information flows between their organisations and TerViva
Constantly assess harvests, demand in origin from other markets, and local knowledge, including significant environmental, political and economic factors which may impact the planning process
Quality
Ensure all feedstocks/ raw materials purchased are within the agreed specifications. Work alongside the QA/QC teams to set up appropriate SOPs to manage quality for procurement.
Provide Quality Control management services for pre- and post-shipment sampling to ensure consistency of raw material quality to meet TerViva’s standards
Monitor harvesting samples collected from bean gatherers/ suppliers/ processors against standards, report back on issues and monitor responses
Assist in the development of quality enhancement programs for bean gatherers/suppliers/ partners in order to achieve consistent quality, reliability in supply (continuity), in the context of forest/ environmental sensitivities
People Management
Manage a Team of 4-8 Procurement Supervisors who will be managing 2-3 districts each.
Regular coaching and guiding Team to meet the procurement targets.
Conduct performance reviews of the Team and address their challenges.
Managing culture and motivation across the Team.
Creating Social Impact
Work in collaboration with Social Impact Manager to deliver suitable strategy.
Ensure collaboration between the Team and Social Impact Manager and across the functions.
Minimizing Environmental Impact
Drawing experience at origin and at point of feedstock procurement,