Dairy Manager jobs in Tamil Nadu

General Manager – Milk Procurement

Location: Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu
Industry: Dairy Manufacturing / FMCG
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 15+ Years

About the Company

We are a leading international dairy brand with a strong presence in Kerala and expanding procurement operations across South India. Driven by quality, innovation, and sustainable sourcing, we work closely with dairy farmers and stakeholders to deliver world-class dairy products. We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced General Manager – Milk Procurement to lead our procurement operations in Tamil Nadu.

Position Overview

The General Manager – Milk Procurement will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational excellence across the company's milk procurement network. This role requires an accomplished professional with extensive experience in large-scale milk sourcing, farmer engagement, procurement planning, quality management, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving procurement growth, ensuring uninterrupted supply of high-quality raw milk, strengthening farmer partnerships, optimizing procurement costs, and leading cross-functional collaboration to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's milk procurement strategy in alignment with business growth objectives.
• Lead and manage end-to-end milk procurement operations across Tamil Nadu.
• Build, expand, and strengthen sustainable milk procurement networks and collection infrastructure.
• Develop long-term relationships with dairy farmers, producer groups, cooperatives, societies, and strategic partners.
• Ensure consistent procurement of high-quality milk while maintaining cost efficiency and supply reliability.
• Drive procurement volume growth through strategic expansion into new procurement regions.
• Monitor procurement performance through KPIs, analytics, and operational dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Lead procurement budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategy, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and Sales teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing procurement teams, regional managers, and field executives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through digitalization, automation, and process optimization.
• Identify market trends, competitor activities, procurement risks, and growth opportunities.
• Represent the organization with government agencies, regulatory authorities, dairy institutions, and industry stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, innovation, and ethical business practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dairy Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• MBA or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Dairy Management, or Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in milk procurement within a reputed dairy organization.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale procurement operations with significant daily milk procurement volumes.
• Strong understanding of dairy procurement practices, quality systems, and supply chain management.
• Experience in managing geographically dispersed procurement teams.
• Demonstrated success in farmer network development, procurement expansion, and operational leadership.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Procurement Leadership
• Dairy Supply Chain Management
• Farmer Relationship Management
• Milk Quality Assurance
• Procurement Planning & Forecasting
• Commercial Negotiation
• Business Development
• Financial & Budget Management
• Performance Management
• Operational Excellence
• Change Management
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with strong commercial acumen, excellent relationship management skills, and a proven ability to deliver sustainable procurement growth. The individual should possess deep knowledge of the dairy industry in South India and be passionate about building long-term partnerships with dairy farming communities.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead procurement operations for a reputed international dairy brand.
• Strategic leadership role with significant organizational impact.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Long-term career growth in a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization.
• Professional, collaborative, and values-driven work environment.

Apply Now

If you have the experience, leadership capability, and passion to transform dairy procurement operations, we encourage you to apply.

Location: Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu
Experience: 15+ Years
Function: Milk Procurement / Supply Chain / Dairy Operations

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person