Manoj Singh Shekhawat
Ahmedabad
Summary
Dynamic procurement executive with over 18 years of experience in cotton sourcing and supply chain management. Known for developing effective procurement strategies, leading high-performing teams, and driving cost-effective solutions to enhance quality and compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Executive (Cotton Procurement)
Bunge India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
Ahmedabad
07.2025 - Current
- The bulk procurement and sale of cotton from multiple sources, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, timely delivery, and compliance with company standards and market dynamics.
- Identify, analyze, and build strong connections with cotton suppliers, ginners, traders, consumers, and brokers across Gujarat and additional states.
- Develop and implement effective cotton procurement strategies aligned with the company’s planning and quality requirements.
- Negotiate purchase and sale contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules to optimize cost and quality.
- Monitor market trends, seasonal patterns, and statistics of crop and price fluctuations to plan procurement activities effectively.
- Oversee logistics, storage, and timely delivery of purchased and sold cotton from the designated facilities.
- Ensure the quality of purchased cotton meets the company’s standards through coordination with quality control teams.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and sustainability requirements in cotton sourcing.
- Lead and mentor the procurement team, ensuring high performance and continuous skill development.
- Maintain up-to-date records of procurement activities, supplier performance, and market intelligence.
- Manage procurement budgets, maintain cost control, and ensure maximum return on investment.
- Responsible for finalizing all quality deductions, both for purchases and sales, if they occur during the work.
- Manage a team of 15-20 people, including field, classing, logistics, and accounts.
Commercial Executive (Cotton Procurement)
Viterra India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
AHMEDABAD
10.2015 - 06.2025
- Oversaw bulk procurement and sales of cotton across Gujarat and additional states.
- Led a team in fieldwork, classing, logistics, quality approval, and account management in Gujarat State.
Branch Manager (Cotton procurement)
Dharmdeep Commodities Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad
Aurangabad
09.2010 - 09.2015
- Office overseeing operations related to cotton purchase and sale from various sources across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
Branch Manager (Cotton Procurement)
C A Galiakotwala and Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Indore
09.2004 - 08.2010
- Assisted regional head while deputed at Akola, Jalgaon, Warangal, Guntur, Hubli, Orissa, and Mumbai for three years.
Elevated to office in charge at Indore after proven performance as assistant.
Education
MBA - International Business
Sikkim Manipal University
Gangtok-Sikkim07-2016
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Rajasthan
Jaipur07-2004
High School Diploma -
Board of Secondary Education
Ajmer07-2001
Course On Cotton Parameters - Cotton Classing
CIRCOT
MumbaiSkills
- Cotton procurement (both local and imported)
- Contract negotiation
- Market analysis
- Supply chain management
- Quality assurance
- Customer relationship management
- Logistics coordination
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- International business
- Operations management
- Trade marketing
- Vendor management
- Budget management
- Basis calculation
- Cotton Statistics (National-International)
Timeline
Commercial Executive (Cotton Procurement)
Bunge India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
07.2025 - Current
Commercial Executive (Cotton Procurement)
Viterra India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
10.2015 - 06.2025
Branch Manager (Cotton procurement)
Dharmdeep Commodities Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad
09.2010 - 09.2015
Branch Manager (Cotton Procurement)
C A Galiakotwala and Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
09.2004 - 08.2010
MBA - International Business
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Rajasthan
High School Diploma -
Board of Secondary Education
Course On Cotton Parameters - Cotton Classing
CIRCOT
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