Procurement & Hub Manager Fresh Fish & Meat

Build a New Business Vertical with Potafo Location: Kozhikode, Kerala Employment Type: Full-time CTC: 5.5 7.5 LPA Experience: 35 Years Build Something From Day One Potafo is one of the fastest-growing technology-driven food delivery platforms. We're now launching an exciting new business vertical dedicated to Fresh Fish & Meat, and we're looking for someone who wants to build itnot just manage it. This isn't a conventional procurement role. You'll be responsible for creating the sourcing network, establishing procurement processes, setting up hub operations, building supplier relationships, and ensuring customers receive the freshest products every day. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, building systems, negotiating with suppliers, and taking ownership in a fast-moving startup, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Own As the first Procurement & Hub Manager for our Fresh Fish & Meat vertical, you'll play a key role in building and scaling this business from the ground up. Build and manage a reliable network of fish, meat, and seafood suppliers. Lead end-to-end procurement, including sourcing, negotiations, and vendor onboarding. Establish and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Fresh Fish & Meat Hub. Plan procurement based on demand forecasts while maintaining optimum inventory levels. Ensure product quality, food safety, and compliance across procurement and hub operations. Minimize procurement costs, stock losses, and operational inefficiencies. Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Sales, and Customer Support to ensure seamless execution. Develop scalable procurement and operational processes as the business grows. Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who enjoys ownership and thrives in a startup environment. You should have: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Fisheries, Agriculture, Logistics, or a related field. 24 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Retail Operations, or Fresh Food businesses. Experience in Fish & Meat, Seafood, FMCG, Grocery, Retail, Food Distribution, or Cold Chain operations will be a strong advantage. Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills. Strong commercial awareness and analytical thinking. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ERP knowledge is an added advantage). Ability to work independently and make operational decisions. Why Join Potafo Be part of building a new business vertical from the ground up. Work directly with Kerala's fresh fish and meat supply ecosystem. Take ownership of procurement, sourcing, and operations from Day One. Collaborate with leadership and play a key role in shaping the future of Potafo's Fresh Fish & Meat business. Enjoy significant learning opportunities, career growth, and the chance to grow with a fast-scaling startup .