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Job Title:Head &ndash; Purchase (Handicrafts &amp; 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 &ndash; Brass/Bronze/Metalware industry)Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced and design-focused Purchase Head to lead procurement of exclusive handcrafted products across India, with a strong focus on:<ul><li>Brass &amp; Bronze artefacts</li><li>Wrought Iron / Metal sculptures</li><li>Solid wood &amp; handcrafted furniture</li><li>Traditional &amp; contemporary handicrafts</li><li>Temple / spiritual d&eacute;cor items</li><li>Art-based lifestyle products</li></ul>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<ul><li>Pan-India Sourcing</li><li>Identify, develop and manage suppliers &amp; master artisans across India:</li><li>Moradabad, Jaipur, Bastar, Dhokra clusters, Mahabalipuram, Karaikudi, Channapatna, etc.</li><li>Source unique / exclusive / heritage-based designs</li><li>Develop regional artisan portfolios</li><li>Vendor Development &amp; Negotiation</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with qualified suppliers / craftsmen</li><li>Negotiate best prices without compromising on craftsmanship</li><li>Ensure supply continuity &amp; priority access</li><li>Design &amp; Trend Research</li><li>Track new design trends in handicrafts, temple d&eacute;cor, lifestyle &amp; luxury segments</li><li>Suggest new collections regularly for:</li><li>Retail showroom</li><li>Online platforms</li><li>Custom projects</li><li>Quality Control</li><li>Ensure product adherence to required weight, metal purity, polish &amp; finish standards</li><li>Evaluate durability, artistic integrity, uniqueness and packaging</li><li>Costing &amp; Margin Control</li><li>Work closely with Accounts &amp; Sales to ensure required ROI</li><li>Optimize cost vs design value</li><li>Team Leadership</li><li>Build, develop and lead a dedicated purchase + QC + logistics team</li><li>Create SOPs for sourcing, approvals, and vendor rating</li><li>Silver Jewellery Support (Desirable)</li><li>Purchase &amp; evaluate designer silver articles for select categories</li><li>Support coordination with main jewellery team for cross-products</li><li>Market Research &amp; Field Visits</li><li>Regular travel across India for exhibitions, clusters &amp; direct sourcing</li><li>Attend handicraft fairs, trade expos &amp; artisan meets</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; Qualification&#9989; Minimum 5 years experience as:<ul><li>Purchase Manager / Senior Buyer in a Brass/Bronze / Handicrafts / Metalware company</li></ul>&#9989; Deep knowledge of:<ul><li>Brass &amp; bronze alloy products</li><li>Wrought iron &amp; cast metal designs</li><li>Handcrafted furniture &amp; artifacts</li><li>Vendor ecosystems in India</li></ul>&#9989; Strong in:<ul><li>Negotiation</li><li>Vendor development</li><li>Cost analysis</li><li>Design sensibility</li><li>Quality checking</li><li>Logistics planning</li></ul>&#9989; Good communication in:<ul><li>English &amp; one regional language</li></ul>(Hindi / Tamil / Kannada / Telugu preferred)&#9989; Willingness for extensive travel&#9989; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree / equivalent professional experience preferredDesired Personality Traits<ul><li>Strong design eye</li><li>Passion for Indian art, heritage &amp; crafts</li><li>Negotiation expert</li><li>Leadership mindset</li><li>Ethical &amp; quality-focused</li><li>Entrepreneurial approach to sourcing</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From &#8377;75,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Cell phone reimbursement</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Purchase Manager - Metals and Handicrafts

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Purchase Manager - Metals and Handicrafts