Procurement Manager
Company Overview
Anveshan is one of India's fastest-growing clean-label, farm-to-consumer food brands — built on traceability, authenticity, and honest sourcing. We're the #1 brand in healthy ghee and oils, available across Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, JioMart, and our own D2C website, with a strong presence in premium retail across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Backed by Wipro Consumer Care Ventures, Titan Capital, and DSG Consumer Partners, applauded on Shark Tank India S2, and powered by 3,000+ rural producers — we're at a pivotal scale-up phase, building the global home for Indian-origin traditional food.
Job Summary
We're looking for a proactive Procurement Manager to own end-to-end procurement of raw materials across Anveshan's operations. This role involves monitoring stock daily on our Warehouse Management System (WMS) / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), raising purchase orders as materials hit thresholds, and coordinating closely with vendors on quality and timely dispatch, ensuring uninterrupted production.
Responsibilities
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Inventory Monitoring & Planning
- Monitor stock daily, reviewing the WMS/ERP system to track raw material levels and flag low items.
- Raise purchase orders for materials below the threshold based on production requirements and vendor lead times.
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Vendor Management
- Coordinate closely with vendors to ensure raw material quality and timely dispatch of orders.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and evaluate their performance for reliability.
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Operations & Problem-Solving
- Proactively resolve last-minute challenges such as logistics disruptions to keep production on track.
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Inventory Control & Reporting
- Generate weekly reports on slow-moving and obsolete stock and strategize to mitigate excess inventory.
- Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile with system records for accuracy.
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Warehouse & Space Management
- Optimize storage by ensuring proper stacking and maximizing storage for efficient material handling.
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Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Supervise a team of 2–3 personnel managing inbound and outbound material activities.
- Collaborate with Production, Logistics, and Quality Assurance to achieve business objectives.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2–3 years in procurement, preferably within the food industry.
- Education: Bachelor's in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Inventory Expertise: Strong understanding of inventory management principles and procurement best practices.
- Systems Proficiency: Proficiency in WMS/ERP systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
- Leadership: Strong leadership abilities to manage and motivate a team.
- Communication: Excellent communication and negotiation skills for building vendor relationships.
- Ownership-Driven: Proactive mindset suited to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with sourcing strategies and cost analysis.
- Knowledge of compliance and quality standards in procurement.
Experience
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in procurement, particularly in the food industry.
Environment
- This role is full-time and onsite, based in Gurugram/Manesar, offering a fast-paced, high-growth, mission-driven work environment.
Salary
Growth Opportunities
- Opportunities for learning and advancement within the supply chain team, including direct exposure to senior leadership.
Benefits
