RAHUL ROY
Results-driven procurement professional with extensive experience in sourcing Agri commodities. Skilled in market analysis, supplier management, and contract negotiation. Proven track record of delivering cost savings, improving supply chain efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Summary
Offering strong foundation in leadership and strategic planning, with passion for learning and growth in managerial environment. Contributes solid understanding of business principles and ability to quickly grasp new concepts and methodologies. Ready to use and develop skills in project management and team leadership role
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
6
6
Languages
Work History
Sr. Manager - Spices Market Linkages
BigHaat Agro Private Limited
12.2022 - Current
- Handled backward integration program of major spices (Chilly, Turmeric) across AP, KA,TS & T
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures in spices crop production & procurement (Chilly, Turmeric, Cumin)
- Built an strategized approach in procurement of spices across all segments (IPM, NIPM, Organic) under international standards
- Responsible for sustainability program and initiated ESG goals in spices crop production, supported with certifications Global GAP, RFA, Organic
- Handled P & L for business unit, data analysis, market intelligence with building supply chain & vendor network across the segments
- Coordinated regular meetings for crafting strategic business plans and effective workshops.
- Drove enhancements by developing and implementing key operational standards, policies, and procedures.
- Forged significant connections with clients and stakeholders to ensure sustainable partnerships.
Manager- Field Production and Procurement (TN & KL)
Sresta Natural Bioproducts Ltd
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed and developed farmer ICS (15 No's) across various crops (Chilly, Turmeric, Cardamom, Rice & other grains) across TN, KL, & KA
- Handled certification of ICS, and procurement at farm gate level
- Built vendor network for organic commodities across various commodities with certification
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
Associate Manager- Operations
ITC LTD AGRIBUSINESS DIVISION
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Worked to identify and develop progressive farmers across crop-growing regions, grouping them into FPOs, and helping them function as an organization
- Managed projects with an agricultural network of almost 1800 farmers, 2500 hectares, and a production scope of 10,000 MT spanning major states (MH, GJ, AP, TN, and KL)
- Determining the area where crops are grown and the crop practices used in the cluster to maintain organic integrity
- Compiling farmer data, maintaining production records, and creating POPs (Package of Practices) for crops in accordance with internationally recognized standards
- Created a model farm to train and demonstrate to farmers good agricultural methods in accordance with international standards
- Managed farm gate procurement, traders' purchases of fruits and vegetables, guaranteeing prompt and affordable purchasing for fresh and processing - value-added segment (Pulp, IQF) in 4 states (TN, AP, MH, GJ)
- Taking part in the establishment of trader networks and the search for approved producers in the F&V sector throughout South India
- Acquired 5000 MT of certified fruit for the food safe market and 7000 MT of noncertified fruit for the B'Natural brand for two years running
- Oversaw the purchase of 1000 MT of organic rice, groundnuts, chilies, and millets for a retail chain
- Taking use of and putting into operation agricultural programs of the federal and state governments to the advantage of farmers' crop production techniques
- Coordinated and took part in crop surveys in India's major fruit-growing regions
- Administered quality team of fruit pulp with complaints to food chase market (EU, USA, Switzerland)
- Contributed as an In-charge of handling customer queries in quality and certified documentation
- Supervised the planning, documentation & execution of organic shipments in exports
- Handled CSR projects in tie up with FPO and AP govt under PPP program in building national horticulture cluster
Junior Research Fellow
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Production and sales of organic manures from biodegradable plant residues
Education
M.Sc. - Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding)
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
01.2016 - 01.2018
B. Sc. - Agriculture
Adhiparashakthi Agricultural College
01.2011 - 01.2015
Skills
- Sustainable Agriculture Practices
- FPO Management
- Quality control
- Market & Competition Analysis
- Digitalization in Food Value Chain
- Resource Management
- Networking & Negotiation
- Customer Engagement
Certification
Certification standard, Operating procedures of organic (NPOP, NOP, EU), Fair trade, Bio-suisse standard, Lacon quality certification, India
Accomplishments
- Achieved higher productivity from the team members through effectively helping with tasks allotted
- Supervised team of 15 direct reportive staff members along with 20 indirect reportee
- Received consecutive awards in Fi India 2023,2024 under Sustainability & Food security respectievely
Timeline
Sr. Manager - Spices Market Linkages
BigHaat Agro Private Limited
12.2022 - Current
Manager- Field Production and Procurement (TN & KL)
Sresta Natural Bioproducts Ltd
05.2021 - 10.2022
Associate Manager- Operations
ITC LTD AGRIBUSINESS DIVISION
12.2018 - 05.2021
M.Sc. - Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding)
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
01.2016 - 01.2018
B. Sc. - Agriculture
Adhiparashakthi Agricultural College
01.2011 - 01.2015
Junior Research Fellow
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
01.2005 - 12.2005
Certification standard, Operating procedures of organic (NPOP, NOP, EU), Fair trade, Bio-suisse standard, Lacon quality certification, India
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