Senior Manager - Procurement

Farmers for Forests; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking a candidate to lead procurement efforts for afforestation and community projects in Pune District, India. You will develop and implement strategies focused on cost-effectiveness and quality while managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably within the development or environmental sectors. This position involves coordinating with various teams and streamlining processes to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or operations.
• Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and large-scale project procurement is essential.
• Prior exposure to rural or community-based projects will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of materials, saplings, tools, and services for projects.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships while ensuring quality.
• Coordinate with operations and finance to forecast requirements and manage budgets.
• Streamline supply chain processes and introduce best practices.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Supply chain efficiency

Job description

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.

We have also been 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or operations, preferably in the development, agriculture, or environmental sectors.
• Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and large‑scale project procurement is essential.
• Prior exposure to rural or community‑based projects will be an added advantage.