FarMart

About FarMart:

FarMart is a modern food supply network connecting farming communities, food businesses, and consumers. We are seamlessly integrating food value chains. We source produce scalably via our first mile platform, optimize processing through an asset-light model, and subsequently distribute finished food digitally. By consolidating complex supply and distribution channels on a single platform, we are changing the way food is bought and sold in India and the world. Our mission is to create more resilient, reliable, and rewarding food value chains for humanity. At FarMart, we're dedicated to building the good food economy.

We're proud to be backed by renowned venture capitalists, including General Catalyst, Matrix Partners, Omidyar Network, and Avaana Capital, who invest in sustainable and purpose-driven tech companies. Our trusted partners include industry leaders like ITC, Sugna, Adani, Olam, Britannia, Glencoe, and Coffeco, among many others.

Founded by childhood friends Alekh Sanghera and Mehtab Singh Hans in 2015, FarMart set out to create a scalable tech solution that would make farming a reputable, profitable, and preferred profession for the next generation. Since our launch in 2015, we've established partnerships with over 230,000 farm aggregators and have positively impacted the lives of 3.2 million farmers and more than 2,000 food businesses worldwide.

To learn more about us, you can refer to the following media coverage:

• Moneycontrol

• Hindu Business Line

• YourStory

About the Role:

Regional Procurement Manager is an experienced, self-motivated, flexible person, should be good in commodities price negotiation, should be good in communication, should be dedicated towards work, should be good experience in Agri business knowledge/Commodities Procurement. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimate and define cost criteria and budgets for Agri - commodity procurement.

• Establish and maintain positive connections with agri-retailers.

• Make competent decisions in a fast-paced setting Keep track of purchases, price, and other vital information

• Examine and compare every retailer, supply, and pricing possibilities.

• Make purchase and supply plans.

• Negotiate the best pricing and supply agreement possible. Ensure that the commodities and supplies purchased are of high quality.

• Keep a list of agri retailers, their delivery times, and prospective future developments up to date.

• As needed, collaborate with team members and the regional procurement manager to execute tasks.

• Handling a team and providing solutions whenever needed.

Must have skills:

• Team Management

• Negotiation Skills (Top Notch)

• Geographical Knowledge of his region (Agri. Output and all)

• Target driven approach

Good to have skills

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities

• Multitasking, prioritization, and time management skills are required.

• Attention to detail that is accurate and precise 

• Ability to work well with management and personnel at all levels

• Goal-oriented, well-organized team member

What we offer you:

• A flat and transparent culture with an incredibly high learning curve and a swanky informal workspace which defines our open and vibrant work culture

• Opportunity to solve new and challenging problems with a high scope of innovation, complete ownership of the product, chance to conceptualize and implement your solutions

• Opportunity to work with incredible peers and be a part of the Tech revolution

• Most importantly, a chance to be associated with big impact early in your career

If you're interested in exploring potential opportunities at FarMart or would like to have a quick chat, please share your resume at hr@farmart.co and I'll reach out to you.