At Bloomly, we’re building India’s strongest and most reliable B2B fresh fruit sourcing ecosystem, solving some of the toughest challenges in agri supply chains.Bloomly is looking for a Field Operations manager - Fruit Sourcing, to build and manage strong relationships with farmers, FPOs, and suppliers while ensuring consistent, high-quality fruit sourcing for our supply chain. This role is highly on-ground, requiring travel, vendor management, and deep understanding of produce quality, pricing, and seasonality.Key Responsibilities- Identify, onboard, and manage farmers, FPOs, aggregators, and village-level suppliers. - Conduct regular field visits to farms, mandi yards, and collection points. - Negotiate prices, procurement terms, and ensure reliable supply flow. - Evaluate fruit quality at source based on size, grade, maturity, and appearance. - Ensure adherence to Bloomly’s quality standards before dispatch. - Work with QC teams to reduce rejections and improve category performance. - Plan daily/weekly sourcing volumes based on demand forecasts. - Coordinate procurement, loading, transportation, and last-mile logistics. - Track farm-to-hub movement ensuring minimal wastage and timely delivery. - Build long-term farmer relationships through trust, transparency, and consistent engagement. - Educate farmers on best practices around post-harvest handling and quality improvement. - Maintain strong local network and ground intelligence on crop cycles and availability. - Collect daily procurement data, prices, and volumes. - Track mandi rates and competitor sourcing trends. - Provide insights on crop patterns, seasonality, yields, and potential new sourcing regions. - Maintain sourcing documentation, receipts, and vendor records. - Ensure ethical, transparent procurement practices at all levels. - Support improvements in field operations processes and SOPs.Qualifications- Degree/Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Supply Chain, or equivalent (preferred but not mandatory). - 0–6M experience in fruit/vegetable sourcing, agri supply chain, mandi operations, or procurement. - Knowledge of fruit categories, grading, pricing, and seasonal dynamics is an advantage. - Ability to build strong farmer relationships and negotiate effectively. - Comfortable with field travel, rural interactions, and on-ground operations. - Basic skills in reporting, data entry, and usage of mobile apps.What We Offer- Opportunity to build and strengthen Bloomly’s sourcing network from the ground up. - High ownership and autonomy in field operations. - A fast-growing, mission-driven environment creating real impact for farmers. - Competitive compensation, travel allowances, and growth opportunities.
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Manager - Field operations (Sourcing)