Job Summary
The Agribusiness Manager will have end-to-end ownership of cultivation, sourcing, and supply of raw materials, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and quality supply to meet business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
Define raw material sourcing strategy (local vs import)
Plan acreage, crop mix, and sourcing volumes
Cultivation & Farmer Network
Develop and manage contract farming program
Recruit and train farmers and aggregators
Sourcing & Procurement
Lead procurement of raw materials from farmers and traders
Develop supplier and aggregator network
Supply Chain & Operations
Organize collection, aggregation, and preprocessing
Set up and manage collection centers
Quality & Compliance
Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications
Maintain traceability across supply chain
Stakeholder Management
Work with partners, NGOs, and government bodies
Coordinate with internal teams (Quality, Supply Chain, Finance)
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Supply Chain or related field
8 - 12 years experience across agribusiness, sourcing/procurement, and supply chain
Experience in contract farming/outgrower models and agri commodities sourcing
Strong commercial and cost understanding
Ability to manage end-to-end supply chain
Strong negotiation and sourcing capability