Industry Preference: Jewellery / Gold & Precious Metals
Location: Coimbatore
Travel Requirement: Willingness to travel across South India and other business locations as required
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Vendor Manager with a strong background in the Purchasing / Procurement function of leading jewellery corporates. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in vendor development, supplier management, procurement coordination, negotiation and maintaining long-term relationships with jewellery industry suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage existing vendor relationships and ensure consistent quality, pricing and timely delivery.
- Handle purchasing activities and coordinate with vendors from enquiry to final delivery.
- Develop and maintain a strong vendor network across South India.
- Conduct regular vendor visits and market surveys to identify new suppliers and competitive pricing.
- Monitor vendor performance based on quality, cost, delivery and service standards.
- Coordinate with internal Purchase, Sales, Logistics, Accounts and Management teams.
- Verify quotations, purchase requirements, invoices and other vendor-related documentation.
- Resolve vendor-related issues, discrepancies, delays and quality concerns.
- Maintain updated vendor databases, price records and procurement reports.
- Ensure vendors comply with company policies, quality standards and commercial requirements.
- Prepare regular reports on vendor performance, procurement status and cost analysis.
Required Skills
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Purchasing / Procurement.
- Strong preference for candidates who have worked with leading jewellery companies / jewellery corporates.
- Good knowledge of jewellery industry suppliers, products and procurement practices.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel, Google Sheets and basic reporting.
- Willingness to travel frequently for vendor meetings and market visits.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Experience in Jewellery Purchase / Procurement / Vendor Management.
- Candidates currently working or previously employed in reputed jewellery corporates will be preferred.
- Solid vendor network and market knowledge will be an added advantage.
Languages
- Tamil,Hindi and English – Mandatory
- Kannada & Telugu – Preferred