Buyer - Executive (Vitamins & Additives)

Job Title:Buyer – Executive (Vitamins & Additives)Department:Procurement Business:Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) Location:Vikhroli, Mumbai (On-Site) Employment:Full TimeRole Summary: The Buyer – Executive (Vitamins & Additives) will be responsible forprocurement of vitamins, additives, and functional ingredients. The role includesprocurement planning and execution, strategic and global sourcing, cross-functional collaboration, import operations management, market intelligence, and supplier relationship management.Key Responsibilities: • Manage procurement ofvitamins, additives, and functional ingredients • Prepare and manage annual procurement budgets and ensure adherence to spend norms • Performspend analysis, inventory optimization, and rejection control using ERP and analytics tools • Lead vendor negotiations, finalize pricing, payment terms, and incoterms to ensure best commercial outcomes • Identify and onboard reliable global and domestic suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply and quality compliance • Conduct continuous market research and cost benchmarking for raw materials and additives • Explore new molecules, alternate sources, and category innovations to improve cost and performance • Align sourcing with business needs through effective cross-functional collaboration. • Evaluate supplier capabilities and ensure technical and quality compliance of sourced materials • Manage end-to-end import processes, including vendor communication, documentation and customs clearance • Ensure compliance with regulatory norms • Collaborate with logistics partners to ensure timely and efficient material movement • Track global market trends and commodity movements to support sourcing decisions • Implement risk mitigation strategies for key ingredients and supply disruptions •Travel (10-15 days/month) for vendor development, audits, and market assessments • Build and maintain long-term supplier partnerships based on performance and reliability • Drive vendor evaluation, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiativesKey Competencies: • Strong technical understanding of vitamins, amino acids, additives, bioavailable minerals, and nutraceutical ingredients • Proven experience in global and domestic sourcing of APIs, AIs, specialty chemicals, nutraceuticals, or feed additives • In-depth knowledge of import documentation, customs, and global trade compliance • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), Excel, and data analysis toolsExperience: •4–10 yearsof experience, preferably inAnimal Nutrition, Feed, Food, Pharma, or Nutraceutical industries • Candidates with procurement experience inAmino Acid, Premix, API, Vitamin, or Mineral-based companies, preferably fromPharma, Chemical, or Nutraceutical organizationsEducation: • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, or related technical field •Preferred:Postgraduate degree or certification inSupply Chain, Procurement, or International Business

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