Cluster Head - Pomegranate - Karnataka
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Location: North Karnataka (Extensive Travel Required across - Bellary, Raichur, Chitradurga, Shimoga, Bijapur, Davangere, Lingasur)
About the Team - Ninjamandi
The Ninjamandi team is a large and diverse team which is trying to solve the problems in the Agri ecosystem with a Platform approach. This growth engine will fuel the next phase of Ninjacart’s journey in cementing its place in the industry as an innovation and execution leader. This is a team which is a mix of Business, Execution, Category, Product, Analytics and brings a mix of speed and innovation to solve tough problem statements.
About Commerce Team
At Ninjacart, our Commerce team is built on a strong network of underwritten destination traders, ensuring seamless and reliable trade partnerships. We specialize in sourcing premium-quality Pomegranates and Apples—both domestic and imported—connecting producers with markets efficiently.
With a commitment to excellence, transparency, and market expertise, we bridge the gap between growers and global buyers, delivering fresh, high-quality produce with consistency and trust.
Let us help you access the best in fresh fruits with our strong sourcing network and dedicated trade solutions.
About the Role
We are looking for a Cluster Head - Sourcing – Pomegranate to manage procurement operations across Karnataka. The role involves extensive travel to key pomegranate-growing regions, engaging directly with farmers, traders, and aggregators to ensure the procurement of high-quality produce at the best prices. The ideal candidate should have experience in fruit sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of local agricultural markets.
Identify and develop a network of farmers, FPOs, traders, and aggregators for pomegranate procurement.
Ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of high-quality pomegranates.
Negotiate prices based on market conditions, crop availability, and quality parameters.
Regularly visit farms and APMC markets to assess crop conditions, pricing trends, and supply availability.
Build strong relationships with farmers to ensure a steady and reliable supply.
Provide farmers with basic guidance on quality standards and post-harvest handling.
Coordinate with the logistics team to ensure smooth transportation of sourced produce.
Monitor and report on supply chain efficiency, procurement costs, and quality issues.
Ensure compliance with company policies and food safety regulations.
A Ninja is resilient, smart, and ambitious. Sounds like you? Here’s what you will need to have to join the Ninja Clan
1-3 years of experience in fruit procurement, fresh produce sourcing, or agricultural supply chain.
Strong knowledge of pomegranate-growing regions in Karnataka.
Willingness to travel extensively across sourcing locations.
Good negotiation, communication, and market analysis skills.
Experience in working with APMC markets, farmer groups, and aggregators is a plus.
Proficiency in Kannada, Hindi, and English is mandatory.
Understanding of grading and packing standards for Southern markets is an added advantage.
Additional Information
At Ninjacart, we are creating a workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business. Check out what Life at Ninjacart looks like !!