Seafood Procurement Manager

Job Description

Manager – Sea Food Sourcing We are Licious and we are a Bengaluru based meat and seafood company founded in 2015 by Abhay Hanjura and Vivek Gupta, our founders, foodies and friends. We pride ourselves on being India’s most successful D2C food-tech brand operating in 20 cities across the country delighting over 32 lac customers with our de-licious fresh meat and seafood! Think you have what it takes to be the magic ingredient in the recipe that is Licious? Read on... What makes the role meaty? • Develop and implement seafood sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and sustainability standards. • Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and quality. • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to optimize cost- effectiveness and delivery timelines. • Collaborate with internal teams (Quality, Logistics, Finance, Operations) to ensure seamless supply chain execution. • Monitor seafood market trends, pricing, and availability to inform sourcing decisions. • Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and sustainability regulations. • Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier performance. We hope that you have... • Minimum 5 years of experience in seafood sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management. • Strong network of domestic seafood suppliers • In-depth knowledge of seafood categories, industry standards, and sustainable sourcing practices. • Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency in MS Excel, procurement software, and data analysis tools. • Batchelor/master’s degree in Fisheries science. Show more Show less