Market Linkage - Procurement Associate Job in Farmart

Job Title: Market Linkage Procurement Associate

Location: Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Department: Procurement

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About FarMart

FarMart is a fast-growing agri-tech startup revolutionizing India s food supply chain. We connect farming communities, food businesses, and consumers through a tech-driven, integrated platform. Our scalable sourcing, asset-light processing, and digital-first distribution model ensure seamless delivery of quality agri-produce across the value chain.

With the support of top-tier investors such as General Catalyst, Matrix Partners, Omidyar Network, and Avaana Capital, FarMart is building a resilient, reliable, and sustainable food ecosystem. We have positively impacted over 3.2 million farmers and work with more than 2,000 food businesses across India.

About the Role

We are seeking a Procurement Associate (Market Linkage) based in Nashik, Maharashtra, to support commodity sourcing operations. This role involves close coordination with agri-input retailers, field aggregators, and internal teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of agri-commodity procurement, field-level negotiations, and quality control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with Agri Input Retailers, aggregators, and local suppliers.
• Track procurement data, commodity pricing, and supplier records.
• Analyze sourcing channels such as Khad Vij Vikreta, Aadatis, and others to optimize procurement efficiency.
• Design and execute local commodity procurement plans for Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Mustard, Soya, Barley, Gram, Black Gram, etc.
• Negotiate optimal pricing and terms with vendors and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Conduct quality checks (QC) on at least two major local commodities.
• Maintain a dynamic supplier database, monitor delivery timelines, and identify opportunities for expansion.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager and team to achieve regional sourcing goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of at least two key commodities relevant to the Maharashtra region.
• Must be open to travel (minimum 50 km/day) and willing to relocate if required.
• Prior experience in sourcing Wheat, Paddy, Maize, Mustard, or Gaur Seeds is essential.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of agricultural markets and commodity supply chains.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to quality control and commodity inspection.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing strategies and vendor management.

What We Offer

• A flat and transparent culture with high learning potential.
• Opportunity to work on real-world, impactful challenges in the agri-tech sector.
• Full ownership of projects and room to innovate.
• Access to mentorship from industry experts and high-performing teams.
• Be part of India s food supply chain transformation at the grassroots level.

Join FarMart to make a meaningful impact in agriculture, connect local farmers to global opportunities, and grow with one of India s most promising agri-tech ventures.