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Procurement Lead for Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Region

VegrowBengaluru
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following qualifications:A degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field (ABM/BSc/MSc) from a recognized institution. Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the procurement of fruits and vegetables from farmers. Preferred candidates will have experience in crop development and close collaboration with farmers. Exposure to input sales and knowledge of sourcing specific commodities such as Pomegranate, Citrus, Grapes, and Apples will be an advantage.

About the job

As a Procurement Lead at Vegrow, you will play a pivotal leadership role, responsible for sourcing and steering strategic initiatives across selected commodities, with territory sourcing managers reporting to you nationwide.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing robust sourcing capabilities for fruits and vegetables by collaborating with farmers throughout the country.
  • Building and executing diverse sourcing models tailored to market needs.
  • Engaging in strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
  • Leading strategic initiatives within the sourcing vertical, including market intelligence and analysis.
  • Overseeing daily sourcing operations for specific commodities nationwide.
  • Establishing a comprehensive supply chain for select commodities, ensuring efficient movement from sourcing locations across the country.
  • Innovating and implementing effective pre-harvest and post-harvest engagement strategies with farmers.

About Vegrow

Vegrow is revolutionizing the fresh fruits and vegetables market, with an addressable market size of $43 billion. As a tech-driven platform, we partner with farmers, aggregate supply, and deliver produce to both organized and semi-organized sectors. Our mission is to create value at the farm level, enhancing supply chain efficiencies while simplifying farming for our partners. With partnerships with over 500 farmers and a nationwide reach, we market fresh produce to more than 100 clients across various segments, including modern trade and wholesale. Vegrow is committed to fostering wealth creation at the farm level, enabling farmers to 'Produce the buy' and intelligently match supply with demand.

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