Sourcing Manager

Licious; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food tech company in Bengaluru is seeking a Sourcing Manager to oversee plant operations and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in sourcing and procurement of red meat and strong negotiation skills. This full-time role offers an opportunity to directly impact the supply chain and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement of red meat, livestock, or fresh food.
• Experience in vendor development and farm-level sourcing is an advantage.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of third-party plants for meat processing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Analytical capabilities

Understanding of red meat supply chain

Ability to manage operations

Strong leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Veterinary / Food Technology / Supply Chain

Job description

Join to apply for the Sourcing Manager role at Licious

We are Licious and we are a Bengaluru based meat and seafood company founded in 2015 by Abhay Hanjura and Vivek Gupta, our founders, foodies and friends. We pride ourselves on being India’s most successful D2C food‑tech brand operating in 20 cities across the country delighting over 32 lac customers with our de‑licious fresh meat and seafood!

Think you have what it takes to be the magic ingredient in the recipe that is Licious? Read on…

What makes the role meaty?

• Lead daily plant operations of third‑party plants covering chicken and mutton processing, packaging, chilling and dispatch.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and raw materials to achieve production targets.
• Monitor KPIs (yield, productivity, downtime, wastage, etc.) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, ISO, FSSAI, Halal).
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation protocols across the plant.
• Implement and monitor SOPs to ensure product quality and consistency.

People & Resource Management

• Lead, train, and motivate production teams, supervisors, and operators.
• Develop skill‑building programs for staff to enhance operational efficiency.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Supply Chain & Coordination

• Collaborate with procurement for raw material planning (live birds, Goat & Lamb, carcass, etc.).
• Coordinate with logistics and cold chain teams for timely arrival & distribution to customer/PC.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure minimal wastage.
• Manage operational budgets and reduce processing costs without compromising quality.
• Optimize yields and minimize rejects and wastage.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices.

Strategic & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and develop corrective action plans.
• Support capacity expansion, new product development, etc.

We hope that you have..

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Veterinary / Food Technology / Supply Chain (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement of red meat, livestock, or fresh food or frozen categories.
• Experience in vendor development and farm-level sourcing is a strong advantage.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Deep understanding of red meat supply chain, yield, quality parameters, and cold chain.
• Ability to manage on-ground operations and supplier relationships.
• Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services