About the Company Mela Global Private Limited is in an early growth phase building a robust food sourcing platform that connects trusted local producers with global suppliers Guided by our philosophy From Local Gems to Global Finds MELA focuses on curating high-quality food products and delivering them through a scalable online-first business model About the Role This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced procurement professional who wants to build not just manage As Procurement Manager at MELA you will shape sourcing strategy develop strong supplier partnerships and influence key commercial decisions during a critical growth phase The role offers high ownership and visibility working closely with senior leadership to build a resilient and scalable procurement function Roles Responsibilities Strategic Procurement Sourcing Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with the company s business objectives and growth plans Identify evaluate and onboard domestic and international suppliers across food product categories Lead commercial negotiations on pricing contracts quality standards service levels and delivery terms Drive cost optimization and value creation while maintaining quality reliability and compliance Vendor Supply Chain Management Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with suppliers manufacturers and exporters Monitor supplier performance against defined KPIs related to quality timelines pricing and compliance Manage sourcing risks related to supply disruptions price volatility and regional or geopolitical factors Ensure continuity of supply through diversified sourcing and contingency planning Compliance Quality Governance Ensure adherence to applicable food safety regulations statutory requirements and import export laws Work closely with quality legal and logistics teams to maintain regulatory and certification compliance Establish and enforce SOPs for procurement operations supplier audits and quality assurance Drive ethical sourcing and responsible procurement practices Commercial Financial Management Partner with finance teams to develop procurement budgets cost models and savings targets Track analyze and report procurement performance cost efficiencies and value realization Support margin improvement initiatives through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization Operational Excellence Forecast procurement requirements based on demand plans sales forecasts and inventory strategies Coordinate with logistics and warehousing teams to ensure smooth inbound supply and inventory flow Maintain accurate procurement documentation MIS dashboards and audit-ready records Continuously improve procurement processes for efficiency scalability and control Systems Process Enablement Lead implementation and optimization of procurement tools ERPs or vendor management systems Ensure data integrity transparency and strong procurement governance frameworks Drive digitization and process improvements aligned with best practices Leadership Scale-Up Establish procurement policies processes and governance structures suitable for a growing organization Support business expansion into new product categories suppliers and geographies Build mentor and lead a high-performing procurement team as the organization scales Act as a trusted procurement advisor to senior leadership and key stakeholders Candidate Profile Must-Have Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement sourcing Strong exposure to food products FMCG agri-commodities or edible goods Proven experience in global sourcing and vendor negotiations Solid understanding of import export regulations and food compliance Ability to work in a startup zero-to-one environment Good to Have Experience working with e-commerce or D2C food brands Exposure to international suppliers ERP or procurement system experience Strong analytical negotiation and stakeholder management skills Why Join MELA Chance to build procurement from scratch High visibility and strategic role in a growing group company Freedom to design systems suppliers and standards Competitive negotiable compensation Long-term leadership growth opportunity Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 1 000 000 00 - 1 500 000 00 per year Benefits Health insurance Provident Fund Work Location In person