Senior Manager - Procurement
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Job overview
Farmers for Forests is hiring a Senior Manager - Procurement. F4F, a hybrid social enterprise focused on protecting India’s biodiverse forest cover, seeks a senior manager to lead end‑to‑end procurement of materials, saplings, tools, and services for afforestation and community projects, ensuring cost‑effectiveness, transparency, and timely delivery while coordinating with operations and finance teams.
Key focus areas include Lead end-to-end procurement of materials, saplings, tools, and services for afforestation projects., Develop and implement procurement strategies ensuring cost‑effectiveness, transparency, and timely delivery., and Identify, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships while ensuring quality and compliance..
Successful candidates bring 5-8 Years Experience In Procurement. Important skills include Procurement Strategies, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Large-Scale Project Procurement, Supply Chain Processes Streamlining, and Cost-Effectiveness.
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Full job description
About Us F4F is a Hybrid Social Enterprise working to protect and increase India’s biodiverse forest cover in close collaboration with rural communities. Founded in December 2019, F4F is one of the few organizations in India working in the forestry sector and using a payment-for-ecosystem services model for its environmental protection and restoration activities.
F4F was incubated at Mulago , Fast Forward , NSRCEL-IIMB , The Nudge Institute and Shakti - The Empathy Project . Our work has been supported by several organizations including Accenture, ACT Grants, Opus Software Solutions, Rainmatter Foundation and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
We have also featured on DW TV and Scroll's Eco India series as well as DW Hindi . We have also been selected as one of India's top innovators working in the ecosystem restoration and conservation sector by the World Economic Forum .
Job Description Lead end-to-end procurement of materials, saplings, tools, and services required for afforestation and community projects. Develop and implement procurement strategies ensuring cost-effectiveness, transparency, and timely delivery. Identify, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships while ensuring quality and compliance with organizational standards. Coordinate with operations and finance teams to forecast requirements, manage budgets, and maintain accurate procurement data. Streamline supply chain processes and introduce best practices to improve efficiency and accountability across project locations.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end procurement of materials, saplings, tools, and services required for afforestation and community projects.
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Develop and implement procurement strategies ensuring cost-effectiveness, transparency, and timely delivery.
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Identify, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships while ensuring quality and compliance with organizational standards.
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Coordinate with operations and finance teams to forecast requirements, manage budgets, and maintain accurate procurement data.
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Streamline supply chain processes and introduce best practices to improve efficiency and accountability across project locations.
Requirements
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Minimum 5–8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or operations, preferably in the development, agriculture, or environmental sectors.
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Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and large-scale project procurement is essential.
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Prior exposure to rural or community-based projects will be an added advantage.
Benefits Salary Range : 4.8 to 12 LPA
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