Experienced Agri-technical professional with a decade of hands-on expertise in potato procurement, seed grading, farmer relationship management, and Agri-operations. Seeking a challenging position as a Potato Procurement Specialist to leverage skills in Agri supply chain, procurement planning, and field operations to enhance raw material sourcing and production efficiency. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 10 employees with 4 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.
• Key Responsibilities:
• • Lead potato procurement planning and supplier coordination to meet raw material requirements for flakes processing.
• • Implement field-level inspection and quality evaluation protocols to ensure high-grade potato seed collection.
• • Liaison with farmers and vendors to strengthen agri sourcing networks.
• • Plan and execute seed grading, logistics, and inward scheduling for production readiness.
• • Ensure compliance with varietal quality parameters suitable for industrial processing (flaking).
• Key Achievements:
• • Managed procurement of raw potatoes for flake production with direct engagement at farmer and mandi level.
• • Developed and onboarded new farmer clusters and suppliers, reducing cost and improving quality consistency.
• • Oversaw seed grading and selection for in-house cultivation trials and monitored crop health.
• • Coordinated transport and warehouse operations ensuring on-time inward of raw materials.
• • Supported commercial teams in assessing market trends and customer preferences for seed types.