Senior Manager - Procurement
Farmers for Forests
About Us
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.
F4F was incubated at Mulago, Fast Forward, NSRCEL-IIMB, The Nudge Institute and Shakti - The Empathy Project. Our work has been supported by several organizations including Accenture, ACT Grants, Opus Software Solutions, Rainmatter Foundation and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
We have also 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.
Roles and 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.
Benefits
Salary Range : 4.8 to 12 LPA