Procurement Team Lead Job in Ninjacart

Procurement Team Lead

Location: Mumbai

Work Type: Full-Time

About Ninjacart

At Ninjacart, we re reimagining how India s agri-supply chain works. As the country s leading agri-platform, we harness the power of technology, data, and innovation to organize and optimize the movement of fresh produce from farms to consumers plates.

Over the past six years, our made-for-India technology and India-first solutions have disrupted traditional systems, empowering farmers, traders, and retailers while creating efficiency, transparency, and fairness across the agri commerce ecosystem.

Our mission is to build the digital network for global agri commerce, solving challenges like information asymmetry, payment inefficiencies, and distribution gaps while helping buyers and sellers discover each other seamlessly.

Backed by Walmart Group, Tiger Global, Accel, Syngenta, and other world-class investors, Ninjacart has raised over $350 million and is proudly recognized among Top 25 Startups to Work For.

At Ninjacart, we re a high-energy, results-driven community that values ownership, innovation, and collaboration. We move fast, think big, and solve real problems at scale.

About the Role

As a Procurement Team Lead, you ll play a key role in ensuring product availability, optimizing cost structures, and building long-term vendor relationships. You will manage sourcing, planning, and procurement strategies that drive profitability, minimize waste, and ensure high service levels across categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Planning & Inventory Management:
  • Ensure 100% fill rates for assigned SKUs by identifying reliable supply sources, monitoring stock levels, and maintaining optimal inventory with minimal wastage.
• Cost Optimization:
  • Track and analyze price trends across markets to inform sourcing decisions. Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives to improve margins across the supply chain.
• Vendor Management:
  • Identify, onboard, and manage vendors through effective price negotiations, reconciliations, and credit cycle management. Monitor vendor performance, develop scorecards, and build long-term partnerships to strengthen loyalty and performance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work closely with Category, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality teams to ensure seamless coordination and timely decision-making across functions.

What We re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in vendor management, preferably in Fruits & Vegetables (F&V), Grocery, or E-commerce sectors.
• Bachelor s degree in Engineering from a Tier 2, 3, or 4 institution.
• Strong negotiation, pitching, and problem-solving skills with a sharp business acumen.
• Highly self-motivated, agile, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Why Join Ninjacart?

At Ninjacart, you don t just work you create impact at scale. You ll have the autonomy to lead, the platform to innovate, and the opportunity to make a difference in one of India s most vital industries.

Be a Ninja. Power the future of agri-commerce.