Procurement Specialist

About Kisan Circle
Kisan Circle is an India-based agricultural trading and sourcing business focused on connecting reliable Indian suppliers with B2B buyers across domestic and international markets.
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team and manage the sourcing and procurement of agricultural products from reliable farmers, producers, processors, aggregators and suppliers.
Role: Procurement Specialist
Location: Nashik, Maharashtra
Workplace: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
• Identify and develop reliable suppliers of agricultural products.
• Source fresh fruits, vegetables, agricultural commodities and processed agricultural products.
• Communicate with farmers, traders, processors, wholesalers and manufacturers to understand product availability.
• Collect and compare supplier quotations, product specifications, quality parameters and commercial terms.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, quantities and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Verify product quality, quantity, packaging and specifications before procurement.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely availability and dispatch of products.
• Maintain an updated database of suppliers, products, prices and market availability.
• Track seasonal availability and changes in agricultural commodity prices.
• Conduct supplier research and build long-term supplier relationships.
• Support the export team with product sourcing, quotations and buyer requirements.
• Coordinate with logistics and other internal teams for procurement and delivery.
• Visit markets, farms, processing units, warehouses and supplier locations when required.
• Identify new procurement opportunities and alternative suppliers.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in procurement, agricultural trading, sourcing, supply chain or a related field will be an advantage.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of agricultural products and local markets.
• Ability to identify reliable suppliers and compare commercial offers.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and basic documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple supplier interactions.
• Willingness to travel locally for supplier visits and market research.
• Strong relationship-building and follow-up skills.
• Knowledge of Hindi and Marathi will be an advantage.
Preferred Candidate
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience or connections in:
• Agricultural markets
• Fruits & vegetables
• Agri commodities
• Food processing
• Dehydrated products
• Wholesale trading
• Export-oriented sourcing
• Supplier/vendor management
What You Will Get
• Opportunity to work in a growing agricultural trading and export business.
• Exposure to domestic and international B2B sourcing.
• Opportunity to build relationships across India's agricultural supply chain.
• Hands-on experience in procurement, supplier management and export sourcing.
• Growth opportunities based on performance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn with their updated resume.
Please mention your relevant procurement/sourcing experience and the agricultural product categories or markets you have worked with.
Kisan Circle
Connecting Quality Indian Agriculture to Global Markets.

Work arrangement
No