Sr. Manager - Cotton

Senior Manager – Cotton Procurement Location: Ahmedabad | Experience: 10–15 years Role Overview Responsible for managing end-to-end cotton procurement and sourcing , ensuring the right quality, quantity and price to meet business requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the cotton procurement strategy based on production requirements and market conditions. Source cotton from ginners, traders, brokers and key cotton markets . Monitor cotton prices, arrivals, crop conditions and market trends to take informed buying decisions. Negotiate price, quality, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers. Ensure cotton quality as per required parameters such as staple length, micronaire, strength, moisture and trash . Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers and develop a reliable supplier base. Coordinate with Spinning, Quality, Planning and Finance teams for uninterrupted raw-material availability. Drive cost optimisation, supplier performance and procurement efficiency . Candidate Profile Graduate in Textile / Agriculture / Commerce / Management ; MBA preferred. 10–15 years of relevant experience in cotton procurement , preferably with a textile/spinning organisation. Strong knowledge of Indian cotton markets, varieties, quality parameters and pricing dynamics . Excellent negotiation, commercial, analytical and supplier-management skills . Willingness to travel extensively across cotton-growing and sourcing locations. Department: Corporate