Join Salad Days – India’s Healthy Food Pioneer! Founded in 2014, Salad Days is leading the healthy food revolution with gourmet salads and nourishing meals. We are growing rapidly across multiple cities and are looking for driven professionals to strengthen our supply chain backbone. Why Work With Us? Rapid Growth: Be part of an exciting expansion journey Healthy Focus: Contribute to a brand that promotes mindful eating Dynamic Environment: Work closely with kitchens, warehouses, and farms Job Overview As a Purchase Manager, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement operations, ensuring timely sourcing of high-quality materials at optimal costs. You will build strong vendor relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure uninterrupted supply to support business growth. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business needs • Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors and suppliers • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms to optimize costs • Ensure timely procurement of raw materials and packaging supplies • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse and kitchen teams • Track market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings • Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards • Maintain procurement records, MIS reports, and documentation • Resolve supplier issues related to quality, quantity, or delivery • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or related field • Proven experience in procurement or purchase management • Prior experience in Cloud Kitchen or a QSR company is a plus • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills • Proficiency in MS Excel, MIS, and ERP systems • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-location environment • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills