nurture.farm - Lead - Logistics Vendor Management

Nurture.farm is India's leading open digital platform that offers integrated solutions - farm digitization, mechanization, advisory, agri-input e-commerce, financial solutions - helping secure sustainable outcomes & build for farmer resilience.

At nurture.farm, our mission is to make agriculture profitable, resilient and sustainable for generations to come. We have designed and deployed solutions across the agri value chain for India and are looking at strengthening our solutions and scaling them to other businesses globally within the UPL ecosystem.

As part of the OpenAgTM network, we are reimagining sustainability by bringing different players across the food system - from farmers to food producers to consumers - in the spirit of collaboration to change how the whole industry thinks, works and evolves.

The nurture.farm app, launched in April 2020, has over 2.5 million farmers onboard. The nurture.retail solution, a B2B e-commerce marketplace for agri-inputs, has also scaled significantly in over 10 states and has 80,000+ registered agri-input retailers across India.

We aspire to create a happy and productive workplace for our employees, that embodies respect and transparency in every part of the organization. We have had an exciting 3 year journey and are now zealously working towards the path to profitability.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Vendor Management:

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential vendors.

- Evaluate vendor performance, conduct periodic vendor assessments, and implement improvement plans as necessary.

- Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vendor requirements and align them with business objectives.

- Conduct vendor selection processes, including issuing RFIs, RFPs, and evaluating vendor proposals.

Cost Control:

- Analyze current vendor expenses and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.

- Develop and implement cost control strategies and initiatives across the organization.

- Monitor and review vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contractual terms.

- Collaborate with Finance and Procurement teams to establish and enforce cost control policies and procedures.

- Conduct regular cost analysis, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend appropriate actions.

Performance Management:

- Set performance metrics and service level agreements (SLAs) for vendors.

- Monitor vendor performance against established metrics and SLAs, and address any issues or non-compliance.

- Conduct regular vendor performance reviews, provide feedback, and drive continuous improvement.

- Ensure vendors meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and policies.

Relationship Management:

- Foster positive and collaborative relationships with vendors, acting as the main point of contact for vendor-related matters.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify their vendor needs and requirements.

- Facilitate effective communication and resolution of conflicts between vendors and internal teams.

EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS :-

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies.

- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors.

- Sound understanding of procurement processes, vendor evaluation methods, and contract management.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.