Himanshu Pandey
Surat, India | ☏ 09839889685 | ✉ himanshu2803@gmail.com
Strategic Agri-Energy Leader | Procurement & Market Linkage Expert | SOP Architect
Professional Summary
Strategic and entrepreneurial agri-business leader with over 15 years of experience spanning agri-commodity trading, biofuel procurement, supply chain finance, and rural development. Adept at designing clear operational systems, building efficient procurement models, and leading startups with structured, scalable execution. Currently heading procurement for Edhas Biofuels and spearheading Khetavya, a rural transformation initiative through farm leasing, waste valorization, and integrated agri-services.
Core Skills
• Agri & Energy Commodity Procurement (Grain, Biomass, Coal)
• Farm Leasing & Agri-Waste Management
• SOP Development & Process Engineering
• Contract Farming & Market Linkage (B2S2, B2B, SCF)
• SCM Strategy | Vendor Management | Quality Audits
• Agri-Tech Platforms | Field Operations | Cost Optimization
• Startup Incubation & Cross-State Trade Execution
Work Experience
Head – Procurement (Grain, Biomass & Coal)
Edhas Biofuels Refinery | Apr 2024 – Present
• Leading end-to-end procurement for ethanol and biomass-based operations
• Built robust vendor networks across states for grain, agri-waste, and thermal coal
• Implemented SOPs for vendor onboarding, quality checks, and storage compliance
• Coordinating logistics, price discovery, and contract negotiations across fuel inputs
Founder – Khetavya Agri-Services
Pan-India | Mar 2025 – Present
• Launching a rural agri-services platform with a focus on farm leasing, crop/waste trade, and input supply
• Integrated 100+ leased acres with structured cropping, irrigation, and waste monetization models
• Developed SOP-driven systems for farmer onboarding, collection centers, and agri-waste procurement
• Targeting circular bio-economy through decentralized agri-value chains
Senior Manager – Market Linkage
LeadsConnect Services Pvt Ltd | Noida | Apr 2024 – Present
• Enabled B2S2-based market linkage across 14+ corporates for grains and oilseeds
• Introduced AgraniPro App to digitize procurement and last-mile farmer access
Cluster Head – Anchor Finance
Ninjacart | Jaipur | Nov 2023 – Mar 2024
• Handled trade finance, WHR, and supplier-led credit structures in agri-commodities
• Executed structured deals with food manufacturers and corporate buyers
Regional Sales Manager – Trade
Agribazaar | Lucknow | Dec 2021 – Nov 2023
• Led procurement for UP Govt’s PDS program and managed inter-state supply chains
• Oversaw ₹ multi-crore monthly trade cycles and quality settlement operations
Founder & Entrepreneur (Multiple Startups)
2009 – 2021
• Ran agri-processing and eco-product ventures with annual turnover exceeding ₹7 Cr
• Built D2C & B2B distribution in major Hindi-belt cities; served premier institutions
Education
• MBA, CSJM University, 2008
• B.Tech (IT), UPTU, 2005