Purchase Manager - Silk Saree

The Chennai Silks - Avinashi

We are urgently hiring Silk Saree - Purchase Manager.

Role Overview

Responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing the supply of premium silk sarees. Maintain high quality, optimize sourcing costs, manage vendor relationships, and align procurement strategies with market trends and consumer demand.

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor & Supplier Management:
Identify, evaluate, and forge long-term relationships with silk saree suppliers and artisan clusters (e.g. Kanjivaram, Mysore silk, Banarasi, Arani, Thirubuvanam)Negotiate contracts, prices, and delivery terms to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.

Collection Strategy & Trend Analysis:
Curate saree collections showcasing regional specialties including Banarasi, Kanchipuram, Mysore, Patola, etc.Conduct market and trend research to forecast demand, especially around festivals, weddings, and season changes.

Procurement Planning & Inventory Control:
Develop procurement schedules aligned with production and sales planning.Plan inventory—avoid both stock-outs and overstock especially during peak seasons.Monitor and manage procurement budgets and cost controls.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:
Oversee quality checks on raw materials—assess fabric integrity, weaving quality, aari work, and colour consistency.Handle defects or discrepancies and maintain supplier accountability.

Cross-Functional Coordination:
Collaborate with design, marketing, sales, and logistics teams to align procurement with campaigns, seasonal promotions, and product launches.

Supplier Performance & Risk Management:
Track supplier performance metrics (delivery reliability, quality, cost management).Implement risk mitigation strategies in case of supply disruptions.

Team Leadership:
Manage and mentor procurement officers or assistants. Foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Travel:
Field visits to sourcing hubs—Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra, Kolkata, Uttar Pradesh, etc.— inspect weaver clusters, and sample collections.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience: At least 5–7 years in saree or textile procurement, preferably with silk sarees specifically. Vendor management, negotiation skills, trend forecasting, and analytical abilities are critical.

Skills & Competencies:
– Strong negotiation, supplier sourcing, and pricing skills.– Deep knowledge of silk saree types, fabrics, weaving techniques, and regional variations.– Excellent communication and stakeholder management.– Ability to manage budgets and reporting.

• For roles tailored to premium or branded silk sarees (e.g. luxury Banarasi, designer collections), additional responsibilities may include: vendor audits, sustainability or fair-trade compliance, brand-aligned curation, and coordinating artisan development initiatives.
• The position requires staying abreast of evolving regional textile clusters: Kanpur cotton, Patola from Gujarat, Thanjavur and Arani for silk weaving, and Mysore silk from Karnataka—especially important if managing Pan-India procurement.

All the Best

Arun

HR Manager

Mob: 7845075553

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person