Fruits and vegetables procurement

About the Role

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai, focused on fruits and vegetables procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and evaluating suppliers.
• Negotiating contracts and pricing.
• Issuing purchase orders to meet daily and long-term sourcing needs.
• Monitoring market trends, product availability, and price movements to optimize procurement decisions.
• Coordinating deliveries.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records.
• Ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Collaborating with warehouse, quality, and finance teams.
• Communicating with suppliers to manage performance, resolve issues, and ensure consistent supply.
• Contributing to continuous improvement in sourcing, logistics, and quality control.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Procurement skills, including experience in sourcing fruits and vegetables or other perishable goods.
• Purchase Orders management skills, such as creating, tracking, and reconciling orders in procurement systems.
• Supplier Evaluation capabilities, including assessing supplier reliability, quality, and compliance with standards.
• Contract Negotiation skills, including negotiating pricing, terms, and service levels with suppliers.
• Analytical Skills to interpret market data, forecast demand, and support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in food or FMCG supply chain, inventory management, or agricultural procurement is beneficial.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, commerce, agriculture, business, or a related field is preferred.