Role & responsibilities The Assistant Sourcing Manager for Grocery will play a critical role in expanding grocery produce presence. This role is responsible for building a robust, high-velocity supply chain that ensures every product aligns with the evolving needs of our customer base. You will oversee the end-to-end process of supplier onboarding, negotiation, and relationship management to provide value-driven, exclusive fresh products.

Key Responsibilities

- Grocery Category Sourcing &
- Strategy:

- Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies specifically for seasonal and year-round Fruits &

- Vegetables.

- Identify and onboard new suppliers, including farmers, aggregators, and Mandi partners, in alignment with company objectives.

- Conduct supplier evaluations to ensure produce quality, freshness, and reliability.

- Negotiations &

- Vendor Development:

- Lead and manage negotiations with vendors to drive favorable pricing and daily delivery schedules.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster long-term partnerships.

- Continuously assess vendor performance to ensure adherence to quality standards and freshness benchmarks.

- Inventory &

- Shrinkage Management:

- Oversee inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and spoilage (shrinkage).





- Collaborate with the supply chain team to manage in-stock levels efficiently and minimize stock-outs.

- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with food safety regulations for all onboarded vendors.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with the Brand Manager and Product Development teams to align sourcing with customer demand and seasonal launches.

- Provide input to the product development process to ensure sourcing capabilities meet specific quality requirements.

- Collaborate with logistics and finance teams to optimize the "farm-to-warehouse" cost structure.

Key Skills and Qualifications

- Experience: Minimum of 36 years of experience in sourcing or procurement specifically within the Grocery sector.

- Category Expertise: Proven expertise in supplier onboarding and relationship management within the FnV space.

- Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of the sourcing process, Mandi operations, and cold-chain supply principles.

- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to manage diverse vendor bases.

- Problem Solving: Solid analytical abilities to manage multiple priorities and daily fluctuations in fresh produce supply.

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

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