Eeki - Head - Vegetable Procurement

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Founded in 2018, Eeki Foods is dedicated to transforming the agricultural landscape through innovative technology. We specialize in cultivating a wide range of nutritious and chemical-free vegetables, achieving a remarkable 1800% higher yield across barren lands while conserving 90% of water.

Our mission is to establish climate-proof farms using cutting-edge growing chambers, medium-less cultivation, and advanced IoT mechanisms to enhance sustainability and revolutionize the way we grow vegetables.

Job Title: Vegetable Procurement Head

Role Overview:

• Eeki is seeking a vegetable procurement head who will be responsible for leading procurement strategy and farmer network development.
• He needs to build supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure consistent Grade A produce supply for B2B and export markets.

Responsibilities:

1. Supplier Network Development:

• Build and manage farmer partnerships across key regions.
• Negotiate pricing, quality standards, and delivery contracts
• Implement penalty/incentive structures to prevent peak-price dropouts
• Establish collection centres and quality control systems

2. Operations & Quality Management:

• Ensure GAP certification compliance across the supplier network
• Coordinate cold-chain logistics and transportation
• Maintain procurement cost targets while ensuring Grade A standards
• Track daily supply vs demand metrics and report to the CEO

3. Strategic Planning:

• Develop seasonal supply planning and risk mitigation strategies
• Identify new farmer prospects through existing networks
• Support export documentation and compliance requirements
• Build backup supplier relationships for supply continuity

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in agriculture procurement or supply chain management
• Strong farmer and supplier network in Rajasthan/North India
• Demonstrated expertise in contract farming and vendor management
• Proven negotiation skills with ability to assess and ensure production quality
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel up to 60% in the field
• Hands-on experience with fresh produce, vegetables, or horticulture
• Knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), FSSAI regulations, and export compliance
• Solid understanding of mandi systems and agricultural pricing mechanisms

• Salary: Industry-competitive salary + performance incentives
• Allowance: Travel and conveyance
• Location: Gurgaon