Lead plant procurement by sourcing and managing nursery and grower networks, negotiating contracts, enforcing plant quality standards, overseeing specialized logistics and dispatch, and coordinating with operations and fulfillment teams to ensure timely delivery and manage inventory risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing: Expand and manage a robust network of tier-1 nurseries and contract growers to secure competitive bulk pricing and reduce supply risks.
- Commercial Negotiation: Lead high-value contract negotiations for optimal pricing, flexible payment terms, and reliable delivery timelines.
- Quality Assurance: Set and enforce strict pre-dispatch inspection standards covering plant health, height, root development, and appearance.
- Logistics & Dispatch: Oversee complex, multi-location transit schedules and specialized packing protocols to minimize transit damage and ensure on-time delivery to Bangalore project sites.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Bangalore Operations, Logistics, and Fulfilment Centres (FF) to sync order execution, manage inventory shortages, and track market trends.
Requirements
- Experience: 5–8+ years in commercial horticulture procurement, agriculture supply chain, or large-scale nursery management.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related field.
- Network: Strong established relationships with growers in the Kadiyam and Muchisha regions.
- Skills: Elite vendor management, sharp commercial negotiation, and experience managing complex logistics.
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