Manager - Agrochemical Formulations Supply

About Atomgrid -

Atomgrid is on a mission to revolutionize the global specialty chemicals industry. We are creating a

new-age, asset-light, R&D-driven brand that combines pioneering process innovation, market

intelligence, and reliable contract manufacturing.

We operate across sectors like Agrochemicals, Surfactants & Emulsifiers, Flavours & Fragrances, and

Pharmaceuticals. Our growing team of scientists, technology engineers, and project managers is

committed to delivering world-class solutions - on time, at the right price, and with unmatched quality.

We are founded by IIT & IIM alumni and backed by marquee VCs in India.

Position: Manager - Agrochemical Formulations Supply

Location: Bangalore, India

Experience: 3-5 Years

Job Overview

We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader to build and scale our agrochemicals formulations from 0

1. This is a high-ownership role covering supply chain, RnD, strategic product selection et al.

You will work directly with the Founder to define strategy and drive execution. This role is ideal for

someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and wants to build from scratch.

This is not a maintenance role; this is a build mandate.

Key Requirements

3-5 years of experience in building supply partnerships in B2B startups / manufacturing

companies.

Proven ability to operate independently with a high-ownership mindset in fast-paced, ambiguous

environments.

Willingness to travel extensively across India to build and scale the supply on the ground.

Skills and Responsibilities

Formulation Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing

Identify, evaluate, and onboard toll manufacturing partners for agrochemical formulations

Negotiate commercial terms (pricing, MOQs, lead times) and build a diversified supplier base

across formulation types (EC, SC, WDG, SL)

Conduct facility audits for capability, capacity, and compliance

Product Pipeline & R&D Coordination

Translate product roadmap into manufacturing-ready formulations with R&D and the founder

Manage formulation trials, stability testing, and lab-to-commercial scale-up for new SKUs

Track TGAI sourcing and formulation economics to protect target margins

Quality & Regulatory

Define and enforce quality specs across all formulated products

Ensure compliance with CIB&RC registration specifications and support registration dossiers with

manufacturing data

Manage third-party testing relationships and documentation trails

Supply Planning

Own demand-supply planning aligned to Kharif/Rabi seasonal cycles

Manage production scheduling with contract manufacturers and optimize inventory and working

capital

Build buffer stock strategies for peak season SKUs

Cost & Margins

Drive cost reduction through alternate sourcing, process improvements, and volume

consolidation

Track landed cost per SKU and own supply-side gross margin reporting

Why Join Us

Opportunity to build and scale a national agrochemicals brand from the ground up with full

ownership and high business impact.

Work directly with the founders and play a key role in shaping strategy, execution, and long-term

business direction.

End-to-end ownership across go-to-market, distribution, and P&L, with accelerated leadership

growth and decision-making responsibility.

Long-term wealth creation opportunity through ESOPs, along with the chance to build a large,

enduring business.