24 Oct
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Henig Diamonds
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Mumbai
24 Oct
Henig Diamonds
Mumbai
Jewellery Merchandiser/ Buyer – Mumbai, IndiaAbout the Role
We are looking for a Jewellery Merchandiser in Mumbai to support our UK Buying Team.
The role is focused on new product development, supplier sourcing, pricing, market research and product presentation. You will work with suppliers in India and with our UK Buying, Sales and Operations teams to help create jewellery collections that are commercial, well-priced and suitable for the UK market.
This role goes beyond administration and supplier follow-ups. We need someone who can contribute ideas, compare options and understand what will sell in the UK market.
Main Responsibilities1. Product Development and Market Research
- Identify new jewellery ideas through Indian suppliers.
- Research UK jewellery trends, competitors and price points.
- Help develop natural and lab-grown diamond jewellery.
- Suggest designs, stones, metals and price points.
- Use UK Sales and client feedback to identify new product opportunities.
- Visit jewellery trade shows when required.
- Ensure product development is completed on time.
The focus should always be on products that can sell well in the UK market.
2. Pricing and Supplier Sourcing
- Find and compare suitable jewellery suppliers.
- Request quotes, samples, CADs, images and videos.
- Compare supplier prices, quality and production time.
- Help develop products at the right cost and price point.
- Suggest ways to reduce cost without reducing quality.
- Flag products that are too expensive or commercially unviable.
- Recommend the best supplier for each product.
3. CAD,
Samples and QC Follow-Up
- Check CADs and samples against the product brief.
- Check the design, proportions, finish and overall quality.
- Follow up on changes and supplier corrections.
- Work with the India QC team when needed.
- Review QC feedback and repeated supplier issues.
- Make sure important quality problems are shared with the UK Buying Team.
You do not need to be a CAD designer, but you should be comfortable reading and understanding jewellery CADs.
4. Product Presentation and UK Team Support
Prepare clear product proposals for the UK team, including:
- Product ideas, images and sketches.
- Supplier options.
- Cost and selling price.
- Competitor comparison.
- CADs and samples.
- Supplier recommendation.
- Main risks or QC points.
The UK team should clearly understand the product, supplier, cost, selling price and commercial potential.
You will also work with the UK Buying and Sales teams on new collections, pricing, samples, client feedback and missing product opportunities.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone with:
- At least 3 years of experience in jewellery merchandising or product development, with experience in diamond jewellery and jewellery manufacturing.
- Good commercial understanding.
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Positive spoken and written English.
- Good presentation and organisational skills.
- Confidence to challenge suppliers on price, quality and delivery.
- Ability to work with teams in both India and the UK.
- Experience with UK, US or international clients.
📌 Jewellery Merchandiser/ Buyer (Mumbai)
🏢 Henig Diamonds
📍 Mumbai