Job Description

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 decor 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 decor, 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