Job Requirements Job Description: Manager – High end Gemstone Sourcing (Location: Jaipur) • Sourcing & Vendor Management • Procurement Planning & Execution • Quality Control & Validation • Market Intelligence & Price Benchmarking • Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination. • De-briefing about Gemstone on technical front as a subject expertise to the concern stake holders. (NPI, NPD, Design, Brand, Category Team) External Interfaces Internal Interfaces • Gemstone Vendor partners • Jewellery vendor Partners. • NPI • NPD • Design • Brand • Category • Stone Sorting dept. • Jewellery Mfg Co-ordinators • Job RequirementsEducationGraduate in any stream. • Gemmologist • Relevant ExperienceStrong knowledge of gemstones, grading standards. • Proven experience in Gemstone sourcing (minimum 8–10 years preferred). • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills. • Deep understanding of gemstone markets (Jaipur, Bangkok, Colombo, Hong Kong, Africa). • Strategic thinking with commercial acumen and integrity. • Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills. • Behavioural SkillsStructured Approach • Interpersonal skills • Decision Making • Handling Multiple Stakeholders • Communication skills (written and verbal) • KnowledgeTechnical Knowledge of Gemstones • Deep Knowledge of handling & limitations of Gemstones Process Contributions Process Nature Process Outcome Performance Measure • Product Development and Gemstone Promotion • Collaboration among Teams • Market Research Integration • Feedback Loop • Encouragement of product differentiation 1. Effective coordination among stakeholders.1. High end Gemstone procurement at right price from right vendors within Stipulated timeline 2. Timely Gemstone technical de-briefing to the concern stake holders on need Basis • Coordination with Merchandiser & Designer • Define Your Brand Identity. • Understand Your Target Audience. • Consistency across Channels. • 1. Effective coordination among stakeholders.1. Timely Implementation of High-end Jewellery Product Development from Gemstone front. Market Research and Analysis of other brands for High-end • Identify Competitors • SWOT Analysis • Product Analysis 1. Quarterly market insider report with real time data. 1. In-Tangible benefits for our brand trend set related to gemstones promotion. • Customer Interface related to Gemstones • Online Platforms • Transparency and Authenticity • Customization Options 1. Faster customer query resolution.1. Drop in resolution time. • Responsible for timely resolution of Brands query • Establish Clear Communication Channels • Monitor and Analyse Trends • Seek Feedback and Continuous Improvement 1. Faster customer query resolution.1. Drop-in resolution time. Work Experience • Experienced gemologist from any reputed institute like GIA • 8-10 Years hands on experience in gemstone dealing • Strong command over gemstone basics