Nostino Food

Note: Only candidates from the food and agriculture industry should apply. Assistant Manager - Procurement for Fruits and Vegetables in Bihar is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply chain of fresh produce. This involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring quality control, managing inventory, and coordinating logistics to meet demand while controlling costs. Responsibilities Identify & assess potential farmers for fruits & vegetables, and manage farmer relationships. Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for fruits & vegetables Oversee the execution of the purchasing process - Harvest to Dispatch. Expand farmer base: Onboard the farmers area-wise and crop-wise. Onboard partners who can support the Litchi/Mango/Banana/Okra etc.. souring as per Specifications - Price & Quality. Engage with farmers to understand the issues and provide timely support. Role involves travel outside of the city, to the farms, and across multiple districts in the identified region; flexibility expected Preferred qualifications Education: Agri Business Management (ABM) Graduate or Postgraduate (PGDM, MBA Marketing, B.Sc. in Agriculture with a focus on Agronomy, Bachelor of Agriculture, BBA in agriculture Management Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills. Language Skills: Proficiency in a regional language is essential. Person should be familiar with the city and have their own means of commute. Should have at least 1 year of experience ( FNV Sourcing, Procurement, Agriculture Marketing, Organic Farming, Fertilizer, Knowledge about Seeds and Agri-inputs) Should be ready to travel Mandatory- Bike and smartphone