Procurement Executive

Company Description FarmDidi is a purpose-driven foodtech startup that empowers rural women by turning traditional farm-fresh recipes into market-ready products. The company focuses on authentic pickles and chutneys made at the farmgate by rural women who are supported to become entrepreneurs and participate in a traceable, transparent supply chain. FarmDidi emphasizes natural ingredients, sun-dried processes, and handmade methods that preserve nutritional value and traditional flavors. Recognized by organizations such as UNDP, SharkTank India, Wharton India Economic Forum, the Maharashtra Government, and Silicon India, FarmDidi is building a sustainable, socially impactful brand. Team members join a mission that blends rural empowerment, farm-to-table food, and scalable, ethical business practices.

Role Description: Job Title: Procurement Executive

Location: Noida

Experience Required: 13 Years

CTC Offered: 24 LPA

This is a full-time, on-site Procurement Executive role based in the Pune Division. The Procurement Executive will manage end-to-end purchasing activities, including identifying and onboarding suppliers, requesting and evaluating quotations, and issuing purchase orders for raw materials and packaging. The role involves monitoring inventory levels, aligning procurement with production plans, and ensuring timely delivery to avoid stockouts or delays. The Procurement Executive will maintain vendor relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure adherence to quality, hygiene, and sustainability standards that support FarmDidis mission. Day-to-day responsibilities also include maintaining accurate procurement records, analyzing purchasing data for cost optimization, collaborating with operations and finance teams, and supporting process improvements in the supply chain.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate in any discipline. A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or vendor management. Prior exposure to FMCG, food manufacturing, or packaging is strongly preferred.

Location: Must be based in Noida or willing to relocate before joining. This is a fully onsite role.

Required Skills:

Sourcing & Vendor Management

Hands-on experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations

Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and drive cost efficiencies without sacrificing quality

Understanding of vendor evaluation frameworks: quality, cost, delivery, and reliability

Exposure to FMCG, food, or packaging material procurement is a strong advantage

Systems & Documentation

Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets for PO tracking, cost comparisons, and MIS

Experience with any ERP or procurement software (SAP, Zoho Inventory, Tally, or similar)

Ability to maintain clean procurement records and generate structured purchase reports

Analytical & Commercial Thinking

Ability to read market trends and flag risks or opportunities in raw material pricing

Comfortable with basic cost analysis, payment term calculations, and budgeting inputs

Attention to detail when reviewing supplier invoices, weight reconciliations, and quality inspection reports

Communication & Coordination

Clear written and spoken communication to manage supplier relationships and cross-functional coordination

Confident enough to push back on a vendor and professional enough to maintain the relationship while doing so