iFarmer Limited
Purchase Officer (Paddy & Maize) — Field Procurement Role with iFarmer Limited
Bogura; Dinajpur; Gaibandha; Jamalpur; Joypurhat; Naogaon; Rangpur
Deadline: 2025-12-21
10 Positions
Job Overview
Company: iFarmer Limited
Location: Bogura; Dinajpur; Gaibandha; Jamalpur; Joypurhat; Naogaon; Rangpur
Type: FullTime
Salary: Tk. 18,000 - 20,000 (Monthly)
Posted: 2025-11-21
Experience: 1 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor / Honours
Job Responsibilities
- Identify and source suppliers, traders, millers and bulk sellers for paddy, maize and other agricultural products in assigned territories.
- Develop and expand a reliable supplier network and maintain regular field-level communication.
- Negotiate prices and terms to ensure competitive procurement and fulfill company purchase targets.
- Perform on-site quality checks for moisture, cleanliness and maturity; coordinate with QC teams.
- Coordinate with logistics and operations to ensure timely collection and delivery of products.
- Maintain documentation: daily purchase reports, supplier lists, purchase quantities, prices and quality records in ERP/Google Sheets.
- Collect and analyze market price data and provide timely updates for forecasting and planning.
- Follow procurement SOPs, compliance guidelines and ethical practices; address supplier/payment issues with relevant teams.
Required Skills
- Agriculture
- Maize Contract Farming
- Paddy Purchasing
- Purchase/ Procurement
- Sales & Marketing
- Sourcing Product and Supplier
- Supplier and Vendor Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Basic Excel and Google Sheets
Benefits & Compensation
- Travel allowance (T/A)
- Mobile bill reimbursement
- Medical allowance
- Insurance
- Yearly salary review
- Two festival bonuses per year
- Company covers motorcycle fuel for fieldwork
Job Description
iFarmer Limited is hiring a proactive Purchase Officer to strengthen its agricultural procurement operations across multiple districts in Bangladesh. This job circular invites candidates with field-level experience in purchasing paddy (ধান), maize (ভুট্টা) and other agricultural commodities to apply. As a Purchase Officer, you will be a critical link between the company and local suppliers, ensuring timely sourcing, quality assurance and documentation while contributing to a reliable supply chain. This job is ideal for candidates with 1–3 years of relevant experience who are comfortable with regular field visits and have good supplier relationship management skills.About the company: iFarmer is an agri-fintech company focused on delivering financing, high-quality inputs, agronomic advice and market access to smallholder farmers. The company uses data-driven approaches and collaborates with global and local partners to democratize agricultural financing and supply chains across Bangladesh.Key responsibilities (summary):Identify and source potential suppliers, traders, millers and bulk buyers for paddy, maize and other agriculture products in assigned territories.Expand and manage a reliable supplier network, maintaining regular communication and strong relationships at the field level.Negotiate prices and terms to achieve competitive procurement costs and meet purchase targets aligned with company demand.Perform on-site quality checks (moisture, cleanliness, maturity, etc.) and coordinate with QC teams to accept or reject consignments based on standards.Coordinate with logistics and operations teams to ensure timely collection and delivery of procured products.Maintain accurate documentation, daily purchase reports and update ERP/Google Sheets with procurement data, prices and supplier records.Collect and analyze market price information and share timely updates with the team for forecasting and strategic planning.Follow company SOPs, compliance guidelines and ethical procurement practices while resolving supplier or payment issues with relevant internal teams.Required qualifications and skills:Bachelor/Honours degree or equivalent.1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in purchasing agricultural commodities, supplier management, procurement or supply chain—preferably in agro-based firms, FMCG manufacturing, rice mills, poultry or agri-startups.Practical knowledge of paddy and maize quality assessment and market pricing.Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation and vendor relationship skills.Basic computer literacy—especially Excel and Google Sheets—for recording procurement data and preparing purchase reports.Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams (procurement, operations, finance and supply chain).Own motorcycle and willingness for frequent field travel (fuel cost to be covered by the company).Other benefits and compensation:Monthly salary range: Tk. 18,000 - 20,000.Additional allowances: Travel allowance (T/A), mobile bill reimbursement, medical allowance and insurance.Annual salary review and two festival bonuses per year.Company support for motorcycle fuel expenses for fieldwork.Workplace and employment type: This is a full-time, office-based role with regular field visits across multiple districts (Bogura, Dinajpur, Gaibandha, Jamalpur, Joypurhat, Naogaon, Rangpur). The job requires on-the-ground sourcing, frequent supplier visits and coordination with internal teams.How to apply: Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to review this job circular carefully and apply online as instructed in the company’s official announcement. Please prepare an updated CV highlighting relevant procurement and field experience, and include any references to previous work in agricultural procurement or supply chain operations. If multiple applicants apply, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.Keywords: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply — iFarmer welcomes applications from qualified candidates across the listed districts. This posting is part of a public job circular and candidates should ensure they submit complete and accurate information when they apply.