Apple Sourcing Manager Field Procurement Ninjacart - Pioneer. Challenge Yourself. Create Better Lives. Ninjacart is a pioneer in agritech. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation. We develop professionals who pioneer new ideas, simplify customer experiences, and impact the lives of millions. Our employees take complete ownership and truly belong. Ninjacart is India's leading agri-platform, which leverages technology and data to organize the agri-commerce ecosystem. Over the last 8 years, our made-for-India technology and India-centric solutions have disrupted the way fruits and vegetables move from farms to consumers plates. We empower farmers and other players in the ecosystem in ways never done before. Ninjacart aims to be the digital network for global agri-commerce that solves structural problems such as information asymmetry, payment hassles, distribution inefficiency, and discovering new buyers and sellers with tech-first solutions. Ninjacart has raised over $350mn from Walmart Group, Tiger Global, Accel US, Accel India, Syngenta, and others. We are one of the top 25 startups to work for, according to Linkedin. We are a highly motivated, results driven community, who focus on proactive approaches to problem solving. We cherish entrepreneurial spirit and provide significant operating autonomy to senior leaders. There are ample opportunities and challenges to be solved at scale and in real-time. Read More: How Ninjacart has evolved in the last 8 years : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Kts-O7tv4 Ninjacart Blog : https://www.ninjacart.in/blog/ Nandan Nilekani on Ninjacart : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ninja-cart_tech-pioneersatwork-ninjacart-activity-70 27281166617505792-pciW Building a great workplace - Ninjacarts top priority: https://www.ninjacart.in/blog/building-a-great-workplace-ninjacarts-top-priority/ Ninjacart Culture CODE: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ninja-cart_ninja-code-our-values-activity-707682140254838 7840-KuL1 Location: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh About the team Ninjamandi team is a large and diverse team which is trying to solve the problems in the Agri ecosystem with a Platform approach. This growth engine will fuel the next phase of Ninjacart’s journey in cementing its place in the industry as an innovation and execution leader. This is a team which is a mix of Business, Execution, Category, Product, Analytics and brings a mix of speed and innovation to solve tough problem statements. Responsibilities Drive seasonal procurement of apples from designated belts in Shimla, Kinnaur, and Rohru Build and maintain vendor ecosystem: growers, agents, and packhouses Negotiate procurement terms and manage price fluctuations in real-time Oversee quality control, grading, packing, and logistics from source to destination Liaise with internal teams on order fulfillment, pricing strategy, and demand planning Implement traceability, cold-chain usage, and crate-based procurement models Mentor interns and build a robust on-ground sourcing team A Ninja is resilient, smart, and ambitious. Sounds like you? Here’s what you will need to have to join the Ninja Clan Prior experience in sourcing from apple belts like Shimla, Kullu, or Kashmir preferred Familiarity with Himachal’s horticulture ecosystem and packhouse operations Strong vendor management and negotiation skills Ability to handle pressure during peak season with multi-stakeholder coordination Proficiency in local language (Himachali / Hindi) is a plus Additional Information At Ninjacart, we are creating a workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.
