Procurement & Hub Operations Manager Fresh Fish & Meat

Location: Kozhikode, Kerala

Employment Type: Full-time

CTC: 5.5 – 7.5 LPA

Experience: 3–5 Years

Location: Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala (On-site)

As one of the fastest-growing food delivery platforms, we're expanding into an exciting new category—Fresh Fish & Meat.

We're looking for someone who doesn't just want a job, but wants to build a business.

This is a unique opportunity to be one of the founding members of a new vertical, taking ownership of procurement, sourcing, supplier development, and hub operations from the very beginning. If you enjoy creating processes, solving real business challenges, and making an impact in a fast-growing startup, we'd love to hear from you.

As the Procurement & Hub Manager, you'll play a critical role in establishing and scaling our Fresh Fish & Meat business by:

• Building and managing a strong network of fish, meat, and seafood suppliers.
• Leading end-to-end procurement, including sourcing, negotiations, and vendor onboarding.
• Setting up and managing the day-to-day operations of the Fresh Fish & Meat Hub.
• Planning procurement based on demand forecasts while maintaining optimum inventory levels.
• Ensuring product quality, food safety, and operational compliance across the supply chain.
• Driving cost optimization while minimizing wastage and operational inefficiencies.
• Working closely with Operations, Finance, Sales, and Customer Support to ensure seamless execution.
• Building scalable procurement and operational processes to support future growth.

We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership and thrives in a startup environment.

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Fisheries, Agriculture, Logistics, or a related field.
• 3–5 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 (preferred).
• Strong vendor management, sourcing, and commercial negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ERP experience is an added advantage).
• The ability to work independently, make decisions, and adapt in a fast-paced startup environment.

At Potafo, you'll do more than manage procurement—you'll help build an entirely new business.

Build a new business vertical from the ground up.

Work directly with Kerala's fresh fish and meat supply ecosystem.

Take ownership from Day One with real decision-making responsibility.

Collaborate closely with leadership and influence business growth.

Grow your career with one of Kerala's fastest-growing technology startups.