Purchase Manager
3 days ago
Job Title:
Head – Purchase (Handicrafts & Metalware)
Department: Procurement / Sourcing
Location: Coimbatore (Pan-India Travel Required)
Job Type: Full-time | Senior Management Position
Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years (as Purchase Manager – Brass/Bronze/Metalware industry)
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and design-focused Purchase Head to lead procurement of exclusive handcrafted products across India, with a strong focus on:
- Brass & Bronze artefacts
- Wrought Iron / Metal sculptures
- Solid wood & handcrafted furniture
- Traditional & contemporary handicrafts
- Temple / spiritual décor items
- Art-based lifestyle products
The candidate will develop, head and scale the entire Handicrafts Purchase Department, ensuring best-price sourcing, superior quality, exclusive designs, and strong vendor relationships. Prior exposure to silver jewellery procurement will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Pan-India Sourcing
- Identify, develop and manage suppliers & master artisans across India:
- Moradabad, Jaipur, Bastar, Dhokra clusters, Mahabalipuram, Karaikudi, Channapatna, etc.
- Source unique / exclusive / heritage-based designs
- Develop regional artisan portfolios
- Vendor Development & Negotiation
- Maintain strong relationships with qualified suppliers / craftsmen
- Negotiate best prices without compromising on craftsmanship
- Ensure supply continuity & priority access
- Design & Trend Research
- Track new design trends in handicrafts, temple décor, lifestyle & luxury segments
- Suggest new collections regularly for:
- Retail showroom
- Online platforms
- Custom projects
- Quality Control
- Ensure product adherence to required weight, metal purity, polish & finish standards
- Evaluate durability, artistic integrity, uniqueness and packaging
- Costing & Margin Control
- Work closely with Accounts & Sales to ensure required ROI
- Optimize cost vs design value
- Team Leadership
- Build, develop and lead a dedicated purchase + QC + logistics team
- Create SOPs for sourcing, approvals, and vendor rating
- Silver Jewellery Support (Desirable)
- Purchase & evaluate designer silver articles for select categories
- Support coordination with main jewellery team for cross-products
- Market Research & Field Visits
- Regular travel across India for exhibitions, clusters & direct sourcing
- Attend handicraft fairs, trade expos & artisan meets
Required Skills & Qualification
Minimum 5 years experience as:
- Purchase Manager / Senior Buyer in a Brass/Bronze / Handicrafts / Metalware company
Deep knowledge of:
- Brass & bronze alloy products
- Wrought iron & cast metal designs
- Handcrafted furniture & artifacts
- Vendor ecosystems in India
Strong in:
- Negotiation
- Vendor development
- Cost analysis
- Design sensibility
- Quality checking
- Logistics planning
Good communication in:
- English & one regional language
(Hindi / Tamil / Kannada / Telugu preferred)
Willingness for extensive travel
Bachelor's degree / equivalent professional experience preferred
Desired Personality Traits
- Strong design eye
- Passion for Indian art, heritage & crafts
- Negotiation expert
- Leadership mindset
- Ethical & quality-focused
- Entrepreneurial approach to sourcing
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From ₹75,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
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