Milk Procurement Head

4 days ago

Gurgaon, Haryana, India Shambhu Technology Services Full time ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 15,00,000 per year

About Us:

POSHN is a new and exciting India based Food-tech venture founded in 2020, backed by leading US-based VCs, Large Banks and NBFCs. Our mission is to organise and digitally transform the global Food Supply chain market. With a tech product first mindset, we are reimagining solutions for this enormous and complex industry, creating a platform that empowers stakeholders and provides a seamless, efficient experience.

Team:

Our core team comprises alumni from BITS Pilani, IIM, and XLRI, each with over three decades of experience in business transformation, supply chain, technology, and product development. Previously, we have built several highly impactful tech startups from the ground up.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Heads Milk Sourcing to join our fast-growing agri-supply chain startup. This is a high-impact role where you will build and manage milk procurement linkages across India, working closely with both private vendors (B-class dairies) and leading dairy cooperatives (e.g., Mother Dairy, Amul, and others).

This role is designed for someone who can blend strategic vision with hands-on execution, and who has the ambition to grow into a future Head of Procurement as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and manage long-term partnerships with private vendors (B-class dairies) and cooperatives.
  • Work closely with processing units, and collection centres to design sustainable procurement models for the next 5 years.
  • Develop and execute a milk sourcing strategy to meet current and future requirements of increasing suppliers while ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing buyers to ensure smooth supply and business continuity.
  • Engage with new buyers, especially cooperatives to explore opportunities for business expansion and increased milk offtake.
  • Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Design and implement an optimal milk supply chain model balancing quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Who Were Looking For

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in milk procurement, preferably with direct employment in leading dairy cooperatives (e.g., Mother Dairy, Amul, or similar).
  • Strong networks across India with private vendors (B-class dairies) as well as cooperative procurement departments.
  • Prior experience managing procurement relationships with MPDs, GMs, MDs, and Owners of dairy plants.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle both strategic planning and day-to-day execution in procurement.

Key Skills

  • Strong Negotiation & Vendor Management skills
  • Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking
  • Data-driven decision-making and use of procurement analytics
  • Excellent Communication & Relationship-building skills
  • Deep knowledge of milk procurement and supply chain processes
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Benefits

  • Competitive salary for the right candidate
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • A chance to become a core team member of a high-growth agri-supply chain startup
  • Clear career progression path to Head of Procurement
  • Open, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work culture
  • Training and development opportunities tailored to your growth areas

How to Apply

If you have relevant experience in milk procurement (private vendors + cooperatives) and are excited to shape the future of Indias dairy supply chain, please send your resume and salary expectations to

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