Manager - Purchase

Isha Foundation, Inc.; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Isha Foundation, Inc. in Tamil Nadu seeks a seasoned Jewellery Procurement professional to lead sourcing of gold and silver and related materials for scalable production.

You will manage supplier networks, negotiate pricing, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and balance cost with scalability across fast-paced, cross-functional teams. Hands-on experience in commodity metals and market trends is essential.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of procurement experience across relevant categories.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability.
• Experience in vendor management and strategic sourcing.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Source jewellery materials, including gold and silver, and related raw materials/packaging.
• Manage supplier networks and monitor market trends and price movements.
• Negotiate terms, ensure quality, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal teams to balance aesthetics, cost, and scalability.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Commercial acumen

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

• Understanding of artisan/vendor ecosystems and quality nuances
• Ability to balance aesthetics, cost, and scalability
• Experience in sourcing personal care products or related raw materials/packaging
• Knowledge of quality, regulatory requirements, and supplier capabilities
• Understanding of consumer trends and cost structures

Jewellery (Gold & Silver) Procurement

Hands-on experience in sourcing industrial metals with knowledge of price movements

• Domain knowledge in sourcing gold and silver, including pricing mechanisms and purity standards
• Understanding of market trends, and supplier networks
• Ability to manage volatility and negotiate effectively
• Experience in ensuring quality, compliance, and cost efficiency
• Familiarity with specifications, quality standards, and supplier ecosystems

Qualifications

Master Degree

Desired Skills

• 12–15years of procurement experience across relevant categories
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• Experience in vendor management and strategic sourcing
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment