Procurement Executive

Location: Pune (Hadapsar)
Salary Bracket: 3–6 LPA
Work Timings: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM | Alternate Saturdays off
Work Mode: Onsite
Experience: 1–3 years
About FarmDidi:
FarmDidi is a funded foodtech startup on a bold mission to empower at least 1 million rural women while bringing high-quality, authentic food products to every Indian household. We are building India's next Amul, rooted in purpose, driven by hustle.
#1 Pickle Brand on Amazon India
Featured on Shark Tank India
Backed by Samved VC, LVX, Indigram Labs and IIM Calcutta
Recognised by UNDP, NITI Aayog, Wharton Economic Forum, Maharashtra Government and MEITY
We are small but mighty, and every person here shapes the future of the company. We are looking for someone who can own our procurement process, build strong vendor relationships, and ensure the right materials are available with the right quality, quantity, cost, and timeline.
Why join FarmDidi Tribe?
We need someone who understands that procurement is not just about placing orders. It is about getting the right quality at the right cost, maintaining reliable vendor relationships, preventing stock-outs, and ensuring smooth business operations.
Work directly with Founders, with real ownership from day one
6-month appraisals — we do not make you wait a year to be recognised
ESOPs — a stake in what we are building together
Work in a fast-growing foodtech startup where your decisions directly impact operations
Work closely with rural women entrepreneurs, vendors, production teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
Opportunity to build and improve procurement processes as the business scales
What will you own?
Manage the end-to-end procurement process for raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and other operational requirements
Identify, evaluate, onboard, and maintain relationships with reliable vendors and suppliers
Source materials based on quality, cost, availability, and delivery timelines
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, minimum order quantities, and delivery schedules with vendors
Raise and manage purchase orders and ensure timely fulfilment
Coordinate with vendors to track orders, dispatches, deliveries, and pending requirements
Work closely with the production, supply chain, warehouse, finance, and operations teams to understand procurement requirements
Monitor inventory levels and proactively plan purchases to avoid stock-outs, excess inventory, wastage, and production delays
Compare vendor quotations and conduct cost analysis to identify opportunities for savings
Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor databases, purchase orders, invoices, and related documentation
Ensure materials received meet the required quality and quantity specifications
Resolve vendor-related issues including delays, quality concerns, shortages, and discrepancies
Track procurement spend against budgets and support cost control initiatives
Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring commercial discipline
Conduct regular market research to identify new suppliers, alternative materials, and better pricing opportunities
Prepare procurement MIS and regular reports on purchase value, vendor performance, pending orders, costs, and material availability
Support the team in building scalable procurement processes and systems as FarmDidi grows
Participate in field visits and vendor visits when required to understand ground-level challenges and improve procurement processes
What are we looking for?
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, Business Administration, Commerce, Agriculture, Food Technology, or an equivalent field
Experience:
1–3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Vendor Management.
Experience in FMCG, foodtech, food manufacturing, D2C, e-commerce, agriculture, or a similar fast-growing business will be preferred.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of procurement and purchasing processes
Vendor identification, evaluation, negotiation, and management
Understanding of inventory management and material planning
Strong costing and negotiation skills
Experience with Purchase Orders, quotations, invoices, and procurement documentation
Strong MS Excel/Google Sheets skills
Ability to analyse vendor pricing and procurement data
Understanding of basic supply chain and inventory metrics
Strong coordination and follow-up skills
Familiarity with ERP/procurement software will be an added advantage
Communication skills:
Strong written and spoken English skills.
You should be able to communicate clearly with vendors, internal teams, production partners, and leadership, negotiate professionally, and ensure that requirements do not get lost between teams.
Soft Skills:
You take ownership instead of waiting for instructions.
You are detail-oriented and highly organised. You follow up on things until they are closed and do not allow pending orders, vendor commitments, or material requirements to slip through the cracks.
You are comfortable negotiating and can maintain good vendor relationships without compromising on quality, cost, or timelines.
You are practical and solution-oriented. When a supplier delays an order or a material becomes unavailable, you look for alternatives instead of simply reporting the problem.
You are comfortable working with numbers and making decisions based on cost, inventory, availability, and business requirements.
You work well with the people around you, no ego, collaborative, and genuinely invested in the team winning.
When you hit a blocker, you find a way through without waiting to be told what to do.
You stay calm under pressure, pay attention to details, and treat the work like it is your own business.
At FarmDidi, you will not just place purchase orders. You will help build a procurement function that can scale with the business.

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