Vikas Jadhav

Results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 9+ years of experience in agricultural commodities, dairy procurement, vendor development, and sales operations. Proven expertise in procurement network development, supplier relationship management, supply chain optimization, cost control, and operational efficiency across agri and FMCG sectors.

Dairy Business (Entrepreneur) - Self-Employed - Vaduj, Maharashtra, India

(2023-09 - 2026-03)

• Managed milk procurement, vendor coordination, and daily distribution.
• Built strong farmer and supplier networks for continuous supply.
• Handled pricing, billing, procurement planning, and financial tracking.
• Managed logistics, delivery scheduling, and quality control.

Category Manager – Buying & Merchandising Staples - ElasticRun - Pune, India

(2021-09 - 2023-09)

• Managed procurement of agricultural commodities across multiple regions in India.
• Expanded supplier networks through direct sourcing from manufacturers and primary markets.
• Optimized supply chain processes for cost-effective sourcing and timely delivery.
• Led sales operations, order management, and supervised a team of 3 employees.

Area Manager - Kute Sons Dairy Pvt. Ltd.

(2021-02 - 2021-09)

• Conducted regional procurement surveys and expanded vendor/farmer networks.
• Implemented procurement SOPs and ensured compliance with company policies.
• Conducted market and competitor analysis for pricing and incentive strategies.
• Organized farmer training programs to improve milk quality and supply.

Senior Executive – Procurement - Sunfresh Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd. (Lactalis India / Prabhat Dairy)

(2016-09 - 2021-02)

• Developed procurement strategies ensuring cost efficiency and uninterrupted supply.
• Managed supplier relationships and procurement compliance systems.
• Coordinated with logistics, finance, and planning departments.
• Established a new milk procurement network in Ahmednagar with 30 BMC units.
• Achieved daily milk collection of 1.5 lakh liters.

Senior Sales Executive - Jadhav Falc Pvt. Ltd.

(2014-05 - 2016-08)

• Managed product sales across Solapur, Osmanabad, and Latur districts.
• Conducted market research and customer surveys.
• Achieved territory sales targets through customer acquisition and dealer development.

PGDM - Agriculture Business Management (Marketing) - Mitcon Institute of Management (2012-06 - 2014-06)

B.Sc. - Agriculture - LMK College of Agriculture (2008-06 - 2012-06)