Super Saravana Stores - Head - Purchase - Silk Segment

Role: Head - Silk Purchase

Reporting To: CEO / Business Head

Location: Chennai

Experience: 15+ Years

Gender: Male, as per hiring requirement

Age: 45- 48 Years Maximum

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Silk Textile / Sarees / Ethnic Wear / Handloom / Powerloom Silk

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Head Silk Purchase to lead end-to-end silk business operations, including sourcing, production, quality, vendor management, and business development.

The role requires deep expertise in silk fabrics, strong knowledge of silk manufacturing processes, and established relationships with silk manufacturers across South India and other key silk textile markets in India.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead complete silk business operations from procurement to finished fabric delivery.

- Source high-quality silk yarn and fabrics while ensuring cost optimisation.

- Drive product development and introduce new silk fabric collections based on market trends.

- Monitor production planning and ensure timely delivery of customer orders.

- Ensure adherence to quality standards and minimise production defects.

- Manage vendor negotiations, costing, and procurement strategies.

- Coordinate with merchandising, sales, and design teams for seamless execution.

- Analyse market trends and identify new sourcing opportunities.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with silk manufacturers, weavers, vendors, and suppliers.

- Travel across South India and other relevant sourcing markets as required.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- 15+ years of experience in the silk textile industry.

- Strong knowledge of silk yarn, weaving, dyeing, printing, finishing, and fabric development.

- Hands-on experience in vendor management and silk sourcing.

- Strong exposure to silk sarees, ethnic wear, handloom silk, and powerloom silk segments.

- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and team management skills.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

- Willingness to travel across South India for sourcing and vendor development.