Agribusiness Manager

Job Summary

The Agribusiness Manager will have end-to-end ownership of cultivation, sourcing, and supply of raw materials, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and quality supply to meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning Define raw material sourcing strategy (local vs import) Plan acreage, crop mix, and sourcing volumes Cultivation & Farmer Network Develop and manage contract farming program Recruit and train farmers and aggregators Sourcing & Procurement Lead procurement of raw materials from farmers and traders Develop supplier and aggregator network Supply Chain & Operations Organize collection, aggregation, and preprocessing Set up and manage collection centers Quality & Compliance Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications Maintain traceability across supply chain Stakeholder Management Work with partners, NGOs, and government bodies Coordinate with internal teams (Quality, Supply Chain, Finance) Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Supply Chain or related field 8–12 years experience across agribusiness, sourcing/procurement, and supply chain Experience in contract farming/outgrower models and agri commodities sourcing Strong commercial and cost understanding Ability to manage end-to-end supply chain Strong negotiation and sourcing capability