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zecruites indusry

Manager - Diamond / Gemstone procurement (Procurement & Supply Chain)/ 0 days ago

Job Preference:

Prefer- Bandra BKC

Qualification:

Any Graduate

Job Description:

Position Summary:
 This position will be responsible for the end-to-end sourcing and procurement of diamonds and/or colored gemstones (emeralds, rubies, sapphires, etc.) to support production & sampling requirements. This role involves vendor management, quality assurance, price negotiation & inventory coordination. The individual is expected to ensure the availability of stones at the right price, quality & timelines, in alignment with design & manufacturing plans. 

Key Responsibilities: 
Procurement Planning
 Plan diamond & gemstone procurement schedules aligned with production & sample line requirement.
Forecast diamond requirements by order frequency & product category.
 Optimize procurement cost & cash flow through smart buying  inventory rotation. 
Vendor and Supplier Management: 
 Identify, valuate & develop reliable suppliers, maintain vendor relationships for critical & certified stones 
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, lead time, payment cycles & quality. Quality Inspection / Check: 
Implement incoming QC parameters for stone cut, colour, clarity, carat. 
Inventory Control:
 Monitor inventory health of diamonds & gemstones, ensure stocking as per norm 
 Track consumption, procurement & stock across product lines Ensure stock data visibility in ERP or inventory systems. 
Cross-functional Coordination
 Coordinate with design, CAD, production & sales teams to meet timeline 
Support the product development team with timely availability of special stones for samples

Skills:

Candidate Profile: 
Education & Qualifications: 
 Graduate 
Gemology certification (GIA / IGI etc)
 
Minimum 10+ years in diamond and/or gemstone procurement Skills & Competencies: 
Knowledge of market trends 
Hands-on experience in stone grading, negotiation, vendor management
Exposure to certification, international sourcing & high-value stones