Sourcing Executive (Fish & Seafood)

About the Company
Licious is India’s leading D2C food-tech company specializing in fresh meat and seafood. Founded in 2015 by Abhay Hanjura and Vivek Gupta, the Bengaluru-based company has revolutionized the fresh food industry by delivering premium-quality meat and seafood directly to consumers.
Today, Licious operates across 20 cities in India and serves more than 3.2 million customers. By combining technology, supply chain excellence, and stringent quality standards, the company has established itself as one of India’s most successful consumer food brands.

🌱 Department/Domain:
Seafood Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Sourcing & Vendor Management
Fresh Produce Procurement

💼 Experience Required
1+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations
Experience in seafood, meat, fisheries, or fresh produce procurement preferred
Freshers with a strong passion for the fish and seafood industry are encouraged to apply

🎯 Key Responsibilities
Seafood Procurement & Sourcing
Identify, onboard, and manage fish and seafood suppliers across sourcing regions
Build strong relationships with fishermen, vendors, aggregators, and seafood suppliers
Procurement Operations
Monitor daily procurement activities and sourcing requirements
Ensure timely procurement and uninterrupted supply of seafood products
Support supplier negotiations to optimize quality, cost, and supply continuity
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and procurement standards
Coordinate with quality teams to maintain product consistency and freshness
Work closely with quality, operations, and supply chain teams
Ensure smooth coordination between sourcing and distribution functions
Support business objectives through efficient procurement planning

✅ Desired Skills
– Knowledge of fish varieties and seafood products
– Understanding of seafood supply chains and sourcing networks
– Vendor Negotiation and procurement expertise
– Market analysis and pricing assessment
– Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment

🎓 Educational Qualification
B.Sc. Fisheries
B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science)
B.Sc. Agriculture
B.Tech Food Technology
B.Sc. Food Science or Supply Chain, Agribusiness, or related disciplines
Relevant experience may be considered instead of specific qualifications

🌟 Why Join Licious?
Work with India’s leading D2C food-tech brand
Gain exposure to one of the country’s most advanced fresh food supply chains
Opportunity to work directly with seafood sourcing networks and industry stakeholders
Dynamic and high-growth startup environment
Learn from industry leaders in food-tech and supply chain management

📈 Career Growth Opportunities
Hands-on experience in seafood procurement and sourcing operations
Exposure to vendor management and strategic procurement practices
Opportunity to develop expertise in food supply chain management
Collaboration with quality, operations, and business teams
Long-term growth opportunities within one of India’s fastest-growing consumer brands

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