Purchase Manager - Fruits & Vegetables

OVERVIEW

Responsible for end-to-end procurement of fresh organic fruits and vegetables from farm partners, mandis, and vendors. The role ensures quality, cost competitiveness, timely delivery, and minimal wastage across all Ueir outlets and distribution channels.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with organic farmers, FPOs, mandis, and suppliers for daily procurement.
• Plan and forecast demand vs supply for fresh produce at store and warehouse level.
• Oversee daily procurement, grading, sorting, and dispatch to ensure minimal spoilage.
• Monitor price trends, negotiate competitive rates, and ensure organic quality standards are upheld.
• Verify that all farmers and vendors hold valid organic farming certifications and update records regularly.
• Coordinate with logistics and store teams to achieve on-time delivery and freshness.
• Maintain accurate purchase records, inward tracking, and vendor billing.
• Collaborate with QA team for inspection protocols, shelf-life checks, and compliance with organic standards.
• Track non-moving/slow stock to reduce wastage and recommend clearance or combo strategies.
• Ensure compliance with organic certification requirements and fair-trade practices.
• Partner with marketing team to support seasonal campaigns and promotions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agri-Business, or Supply Chain Management.
• 1–5 years of experience in procurement of fruits & vegetables (organic/FMCG/retail preferred).
• Strong vendor management, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Knowledge of perishables handling, cold chain, and farm procurement practices.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, inventory management tools, and reporting.
• Willingness to travel frequently to farms, mandis, and logistics hubs.

Additional Requirements

• Immediate joiners will be preferred.
• Male candidates Preferred.
• Must be ready to relocate as per company requirements.
• Prior hands-on experience in purchasing fruits and vegetables is mandatory.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person