Procurement Executive

We are looking for a results-driven Waste Paper Procurement Executive to join our sourcing team. You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing consistent supplies of waste paper. Your primary goal is to build a robust vendor network, negotiate competitive pricing, and ensure that the quality of materials meets our manufacturing standards while maintaining a lean supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Sourcing & Onboarding: Identify and develop relationships with new suppliers, including scrap dealers, printing houses, packaging manufacturers, and corporate offices.
• Negotiation & Contracting: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to ensure the best possible ROI. Manage end-to-end procurement contracts.
• Quality Inspection: Conduct regular field visits to supplier sites to inspect material quality. Ensure paper is free from prohibited contaminants and meets moisture level specifications.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor domestic and international market trends, price fluctuations, and competitor activity to adjust procurement strategies accordingly.
• Logistics Coordination: Work closely with the logistics team to ensure timely pickup and delivery of materials from supplier yards to our facility.
• Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stock-outs while minimizing holding costs.
• Documentation: Handle all procurement-related paperwork, including purchase orders, gate passes, and weighbridge slips.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience: 0 - 2 years of experience in procurement, ideally within the paper, recycling, or manufacturing industries.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of different paper grades (e.g., Old Corrugated Containers, Newsprint, Office Waste) and quality standards.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to "close the deal" and build long-term rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and vendor management.
• Mobility: Must be willing to travel extensively to vendor locations, warehouses, and scrap yards.

Preferred Attributes

• Analytical Mindset: Ability to analyze cost-benefits and market data to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Sustainability Focus: A genuine interest in the circular economy and waste management.
• Local Language Proficiency: Fluency in the local language of the sourcing region is often a significant advantage when dealing with local vendors.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work in a high-growth "green" industry.
• Dynamic work environment with significant field exposure.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹9,194.32 - ₹25,663.80 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person