Raw Material Sourcing

Mensa Brands Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mensa Brands is seeking a procurement expert to own raw material sourcing for peanuts, nuts, seeds, cocoa powder, and allied ingredients. This role directly impacts cost, quality and supply security across the organisation.

You will source and manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, monitor commodity markets and coordinate with manufacturing and QA on quality specs for incoming materials.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in raw material procurement, preferably in food/FMCG.
• Experience at FMCG companies is strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of agri-commodity sourcing and cyclical pricing dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage vendor relationships for peanuts, nuts, seeds, cocoa and allied ingredients.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements to optimise cost and continuity.
• Track commodity markets and build forward-buying/risk-hedging strategies.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and QA on quality specs and incoming material standards.

Skills

Raw material procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Market analysis

FMCG experience

Agri-commodity sourcing

Cost optimization

Job description

Brnd.Me is dedicated to building India’s most beloved consumer brands across fashion,

beauty, FMCG, and home decor by combining innovation and excellence into everyday

products. Through advanced technology and expert growth strategies, we ensure our brands

excel in a competitive environment. Founded by Ananth Narayanan, former CEO of Myntra

and co-founder of Medlife, Mensa Brands is led by a highly experienced team with deep

expertise in e-commerce and supported by leading global investors and debt partners. We

deliver seamless experiences with a focus on omni-channel growth and operational

excellence. At Mensa, exceptional brands are built by exceptional people, and we foster a

culture of continuous learning, ownership, and innovation.

About the Role

MyFitness is looking for a procurement expert to own raw material sourcing — peanuts, nuts, seeds, cocoa powder, and allied ingredients. This role is critical to cost, quality, and supply security.

What You’ll Do

• Source and manage vendor relationships for key raw materials across peanuts, nuts, seeds, cocoa, and specialty ingredients
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements to optimise cost and continuity
• Track commodity markets and build forward-buying/risk-hedging strategies
• Coordinate with manufacturing and QA on quality specs and incoming material standards

Who You Are

• 3-6 years in raw material procurement, preferably in food/FMCG
• Prior experience at FMCG companies strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of agri-commodity sourcing and seasonal pricing dynamics
• Strong negotiation skills and vendor network in the nuts/oils/ingredients space