Purchase Manager China Market

Job Description

Role Summary:

As the Senior Manager Purchase (China Market Specialist), you will lead the strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management operations across China for building construction materials and luxury lifestyle products. This role demands a unique combination of high-level negotiation skills, deep technical knowledge of luxury materials, and absolute fluency in Mandarin to build direct, unmediated relationships with premium manufacturers.

• Location: Dual Base (Mumbai / China) with extensive, frequent travel between both regions.
• Reporting To: Director / Head of Global Procurement.
  
  

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard premium, tier-1 manufacturers and specialized boutique workshops across China that align with Della’s luxury standards.
• Source high-end building construction materials (e.g., premium flooring, luxury stones, architectural glass, custom hardware, etc.,).
• Source office and residential luxury products (e.g., high-end furniture, bespoke lighting fixtures, luxury sanitary ware, fabrics, and decorative artifacts).
• Develop a robust, risk-mitigated pipeline of alternative suppliers to ensure supply chain continuity.
• Cost Optimization & Contract Negotiation
• Conduct end-to-end commercial negotiations, leveraging your understanding of local Chinese market dynamics to secure optimal pricing, credit terms, and lead times without compromising quality.
• Manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), including FOB/CIF pricing, inland logistics, export customs duties, and compliance costs.
• Quality Assurance & Factory Audits
• Conduct frequent in-person factory visits and production audits in China to ensure compliance with Della’s strict quality metrics and design blueprints.
• Bridge the gap between Indian design teams and Chinese manufacturing engineers, translating technical drawings and aesthetic nuances accurately.
• Oversee Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI) to drastically reduce defects and post-delivery rejections.
• Cross-Border Supply Chain & Compliance
• Partner with logistics teams to streamline shipping, customs clearance, and port handling between China and India.
• Stay updated on Chinese export regulations, trade policies, and maritime logistics trends to mitigate potential delays.
  
  

• Mandarin (Native or Professional Fluency): Absolute command over reading, writing, and speaking Mandarin is non-negotiable. You must be capable of drafting contract addendums, reading local factory certifications, and negotiating complex business terms directly in Mandarin.
  
  

• Experience: 8 to 12 years of core procurement and global sourcing experience, with a minimum of 5+ years dedicated exclusively to managing the China market.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven track record in sourcing building materials and luxury residential/office products. A deep understanding of luxury finishes, material grades, and high-end manufacturing processes is critical.
• Network: An active, pre-existing network of high-quality manufacturers, suppliers, and agents across key manufacturing hubs in China (e.g., Guangdong, Foshan, Zhejiang, Guzhen).