Role: Procurement Executive (Food Background)
Location: Hadapsar, Pune
Salary Bracket: ₹3–5 LPA
Work Mode: On-site
About Farmdidi:
FarmDidi is a food-tech startup on a mission to empower at least 1 million rural women across India by bringing their authentic, homemade food products to consumers nationwide. Recognised on Shark Tank India and supported by reputed investors and institutions, FarmDidi is building India's next big food brand while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural women artisans.
We specialise in authentic, traditionally prepared pickles and chutneys, focusing on quality, traceability, sustainability, and rural entrepreneurship.
Join us in creating meaningful impact while building a scalable and purpose-driven business!
Role Overview:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Executive to manage purchasing activities, coordinate with vendors, ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging supplies, and maintain cost-effective procurement operations.
The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation and communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to build reliable vendor relationships while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Purchase Management: Handle procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and other operational requirements.
- Cost Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost efficiencies.
- Purchase Orders: Prepare and manage purchase orders, quotations, invoices, and other procurement documentation.
- Inventory Coordination: Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams to ensure adequate stock availability and avoid shortages.
- Order Tracking: Monitor purchase orders and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Quality Assurance:
Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure procured materials meet the required quality standards.
- Market Research: Research suppliers, compare quotations, and identify cost-effective procurement opportunities.
- Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of purchases, vendor details, quotations, and procurement expenses.
- Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with the supply chain, warehouse, production, and finance teams to ensure smooth operations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or vendor management is preferred.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor coordination skills.
- Basic understanding of purchase orders, quotations, invoices, and inventory management.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in FMCG, food processing, or manufacturing will be an added advantage.
Key Skills:
- Vendor Management & Negotiation
- Procurement & Purchase Planning
- Cost Analysis & Cost Optimisation
- Inventory Coordination
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Documentation & Record Keeping
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-solving & Attention to Detail
Why join farmdidi tribe?
- Purpose-driven work: Contribute to the empowerment of rural women entrepreneurs across India.
- Growth opportunities: Learn and grow with an ambitious, quick-growing food-tech startup.
- Ownership: Take responsibility for procurement activities and contribute to operational efficiency.
- Team-oriented culture: Work with a passionate team that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork.
- Meaningful impact: Help bring authentic Indian flavours from rural kitchens to consumers across the country.
Ready to make an impact with FarmDidi? Join us and be part of our journey to build a sustainable, purpose-driven food brand!
📌 Procurement Executive (Food Background) (Pune)
🏢 FarmDidi
📍 Pune