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 solid 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

📌 Purchase Manager - Metals And Handicrafts (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 D.A.R.Jewellery Private
📍 Tamil Nadu