Procurement Executive

Job Description

Arboreal BioInnovations Pvt. Ltd is focused on making it easy for SMEs to source food ingredients online'. The current system of sourcing food ingredients is complex, time consuming and fraught with multiple issues including but not limited to: difficulty in sourcing samples, high touch dealing with distributors, non-availability of ingredients at lower MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities), unreliable inventory management, non-assured deliveries and opaque pricing. We are changing this by making it super easy to buy certified quality food ingredients in one click. This enables efficient, reliable and cost-effective sourcing by SMEs. Arboreal is founded by high-quality award-winning team of IITians, BITSians and graduates of University of Cambridge, University of Helsinki, London Business School and Imperial College London. The team behind was adjudged the top venture in Asia Pacific in 2018 by Mckinsey and INSEAD Business School. We are looking to add a Food Ingredients Procurement Specialist to our team. This specialist will be helping on various aspects of scaling viz: Procurement, Vendor Development & Onboarding, Inventory Management, Price Intelligence Tools. The ideal candidate will have: A Bachelor’s degree. A Degree in Supply Chain or Food Technology is a plus. Upto 3 years of experience in procurement of Specialty Food Ingredients ( Nutraceutical, Proteins, Cocoa, Alternative Sweeteners ). Experience of Import Operations related to Food Ingredients is a big plus. Excellent negotiation and highly efficient style of operations Great communication skills. Verbal as well as written. And a bias for action. Prior experience with Procurement at a FMCG or Nutraceutical Brand or a Distributor of Food Chemicals & Specialty Food Ingredients is a strong plus. This role is based in Lucknow . Freshers with strong interest are welcome to apply. What we offer: Competitive Compensation. We do not follow the industry norms of linear growth in compensation. We are a fast-scaling business and offer excellent financial growth to top performers. You can expect a fixed compensation of 3LPA - 7LPA for this role to begin with based on your prior qualifications and experiences. Fast track personal and professional growth. The executive will work directly with the Founders and a high-quality team. Learning experience of joining and scaling a high-quality startup at an early stage. An opportunity for personal impact where you help improve quality standards for 100s of food ingredients and revolutionize ease of sourcing for thousands of Indian SMEs Please do not apply if: 1) You are not based or willing to relocate to Lucknow. 2) You cannot operate without active supervision. Industry Food & Beverages Employment Type Full-time Show more Show less