Associate / Sr. Associate - Operations (Procurement)

Slurrp Farm; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wholsum Foods in Gurgaon is seeking an Associate / Sr. Associate - Procurement Operations (RM) to strengthen sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and indirect purchases.

You will manage end-to-end procurement, raise POs, coordinate with production, QA, finance, and marketing to align purchases with business needs. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of procurement experience, a solid grasp of sourcing and vendor management, and expertise with tools like Tally, SAP/Oracle/Zoho, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on procurement experience, preferably in FMCG.
• Experience with sourcing, cost negotiations, and vendor management.
• Working knowledge of Tally is essential.
• Familiarity with SAP/Oracle/Zoho and strong Excel skills.
• Degree in supply chain, commerce, or business administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for raw materials, packaging, and indirect purchases.
• Raising POs, tracking deliveries, and ensuring on-time and complete deliveries.
• Sourcing smartly—obtaining quotes, negotiating rates, and optimizing costs without compromising quality.
• Coordinate with production, QA, finance, and marketing to align purchases with business needs.
• Maintain updated vendor data and evaluate supplier performance regularly.
• Support monthly planning and forecasting to avoid stock-outs or pile-ups.
• Ensure procurement processes are compliant and documentation is in place.
• Help resolve invoice mismatches and ensure timely payments through clean documentation and GRNs.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in supply chain / commerce / business administration

Tools

Tally

SAP

Oracle

Zoho

Excel

Job description

Associate / Sr. Associate - Operations (Procurement) - RM

WHAT WE DO AND WHO WE ARE

Join the dynamic team at Wholsum Foods and be part of an extraordinary movement! Our mission is simple: to change the worlds eats. With brands like Slurrp Farm and Mille, we offer healthy and delicious alternatives to the junk food epidemic. Its time to rediscover the nutritious traditions of our ancestors and embrace the power of millets like Ragi, Jowar, Bajra, and Foxtail Millet.

Led by founders - Shauravi Malik and Meghana Narayan, we are food enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and mothers committed to making a difference. Were expanding globally and seeking talented individuals who thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and high-growth environment. Join us and embark on a rewarding journey where you can grow professionally while having a blast!

At Wholsum Foods, we celebrate diversity and unity, all driven by a shared mission to revolutionize the way we eat. Our team is our greatest asset, and our core values-Relationship First, Dependable, Passionate, and Growth Mindset-bring out the best in each team member. We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace, embracing individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Together, we will redefine the future of food!

We are also Great Place to Work Certified.

ROLE OVERVIEW

At Wholsum Foods, we re building a future where good food and good sense go hand in hand and we re looking for an Associate / Sr. Associate - Procurement Operations to help bring that vision to life. If you re someone who loves the challenge of sourcing smarter, negotiating better, and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks, we d love to have you on board.

This role is ideal for someone with 2-4 years of hands-on procurement experience (bonus points if it s in FMCG!) who enjoys working closely with vendors, collaborating across teams, and ensuring things run like clockwork behind the scenes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience in food commodities buying like Flours, Sweeteners, Fats, Cocoa etc. is a mandatory requirement
• Managing end-to-end procurement for raw materials, packaging, and indirect purchases
• Raising POs, tracking deliveries, and making sure things land on time and in full
• Sourcing smartly - obtaining quotes, negotiating rates, and optimizing costs without compromising quality
• Working closely with teams across production, QA, finance, and marketing to align purchases with business needs
• Maintaining updated vendor data and evaluating supplier performance regularly
• Supporting monthly planning and forecasting to avoid stock-outs or pile-ups
• Ensuring procurement processes are compliant and documentation is in place
• Helping resolve invoice mismatches and ensuring timely payments through clean documentation and GRNs

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• A degree in supply chain, commerce, or business administration
• 2-4 years of procurement experience (ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment like FMCG)
• A strong grasp of sourcing, cost negotiations, and vendor relationship management
• Working knowledge of Tally is a must.
• SAP / Oracle / Zoho and a love for Excel
• Strong coordination skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and timelines
• A solutions-first, collaborative mindset - someone who gets things done

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Gurgaon

Required Skills

Procurement Excel