Deputy manager - procurement and contract manufacturing

Strong knowledge of procurement of commodities with experience in the coconut value chain, including market dynamics, supplier development, quality assessment, and commercial negotiations.
- Comprehensive understanding of the coconut/copra value chain, from farm-level sourcing to processing, logistics, storage, and end-use applications.
- Should have exposure in managing contract manufacturing & managing contract agreement with manufacturer.
- In-depth knowledge of agricultural commodity markets, including:
- Price drivers and market cycles
- Crop patterns and seasonality
- Demand-supply dynamics
- Commodity risk factors
- Market intelligence and forecasting
- Experience in developing and managing sourcing networks across key copra-producing regions.
- Strong analytical capability to track commodity trends, evaluate procurement strategies, and optimize sourcing costs.
- Exposure to stakeholder management, contract negotiations, inventory planning, and s...