Apple Sourcing Manager
- Ninjacart
- 4 - 8 years
- Shimla
- 10 days ago
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Apple Sourcing Manager Field Procurement
Ninjacart - Pioneer. Challenge Yourself. Create Better Lives.
Ninjacart is a pioneer in agritech. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation. We develop professionals who pioneer new ideas, simplify customer experiences, and impact the lives of millions. Our employees take complete ownership and truly belong.
Ninjacart is India's leading agri-platform, which leverages technology and data to organize the agri-commerce ecosystem. Over the last 8 years, our made-for-India technology and India-centric solutions have disrupted the way fruits and vegetables move from farms to consumers plates. We empower farmers and other players in the ecosystem in ways never done before.
Ninjacart aims to be the digital network for global agri-commerce that solves structural problems such as information asymmetry, payment hassles, distribution inefficiency, and discovering new buyers and sellers with tech-first solutions.
Ninjacart has raised over $350mn from Walmart Group, Tiger Global, Accel US, Accel India, Syngenta, and others. We are one of the top 25 startups to work for, according to Linkedin.
We are a highly motivated, results driven community, who focus on proactive approaches to problem solving. We cherish entrepreneurial spirit and provide significant operating autonomy to senior leaders. There are ample opportunities and challenges to be solved at scale and in real-time.
Read More:
- How Ninjacart has evolved in the last 8 years:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Kts-O7tv4
- Ninjacart Blog :https://www.ninjacart.in/blog/
- Nandan Nilekani on Ninjacart :
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ninja-cart_tech-pioneersatwork-ninjacart-activity-70 27281166617505792-pciW
- Building a great workplace - Ninjacarts top priority:
https://www.ninjacart.in/blog/building-a-great-workplace-ninjacarts-top-priority/ Ninjacart Culture CODE:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ninja-cart_ninja-code-our-values-activity-707682140254838 7840-KuL1
Location: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
About the team
Ninjamandi team is a large and diverse team which is trying to solve the problems in the Agri ecosystem with a Platform approach. This growth engine will fuel the next phase of Ninjacarts journey in cementing its place in the industry as an innovation and execution leader. This is a team which is a mix of Business, Execution, Category, Product, Analytics and brings a mix of speed and innovation to solve tough problem statements.
Responsibilities
- Drive seasonal procurement of apples from designated belts in Shimla, Kinnaur, and Rohru
- Build and maintain vendor ecosystem: growers, agents, and packhouses
- Negotiate procurement terms and manage price fluctuations in real-time
- Oversee quality control, grading, packing, and logistics from source to destination
- Liaise with internal teams on order fulfillment, pricing strategy, and demand planning
- Implement traceability, cold-chain usage, and crate-based procurement models
- Mentor interns and build a robust on-ground sourcing team
A Ninja is resilient, smart, and ambitious. Sounds like you? Heres what you will need to have to join the Ninja Clan
- Prior experience in sourcing from apple belts like Shimla, Kullu, or Kashmir preferred
- Familiarity with Himachals horticulture ecosystem and packhouse operations
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
- Ability to handle pressure during peak season with multi-stakeholder coordination
- Proficiency in local language (Himachali / Hindi) is a plus
Additional Information
At Ninjacart, we are creating a workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.
Job Classification
Industry: InternetFunctional Area / Department: Procurement & Supply ChainRole Category: Procurement & PurchaseRole: Procurement / Purchase ManagerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: NinjacartLocation(s): Shimla
Keyskills: Procurement Apples Sourcing Vendor Negotiation Vendor Management Fruits Purchase Import Sourcing Buying Export Agriculture Grading Logistics Farming
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