Founders Office Associate

About the Role

• An owner-led, hands-on role focused on procurement and supply chain within a growing food business.
• Work closely with the founder and operating core.
• Location: Devasandra Industrial Area, Whitefield, Bangalore (on-site).
• Type: Full-time.
• Compensation: ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the founder on procurement and supply chain operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with suppliers and vendors for raw materials, packaging, and other business requirements.
• Compare vendor quotes, pricing, MOQs, lead times, quality, and other commercial terms.
• Track purchase orders, deliveries, inventory, and supplier follow-ups to ensure smooth operations.
• Research new vendors and procurement opportunities and maintain a strong supplier network.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, warehouses, and other external partners.
• Take ownership of open-ended problems and high-priority projects assigned by the founder.
• Drive procurement optimization by improving vendor terms, reducing costs, and identifying opportunities to make procurement more efficient.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and basic data analysis.
• Strong communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Comfortable speaking with vendors, negotiating, following up, and building relationships.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through.
• Curious about how a business works end to end and comfortable working across different areas.
• High ownership, proactive, and comfortable working independently and figuring out solutions.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, vendor management, or a related role is preferred.