Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations
● Generate purchase orders based on approved indents, BOMs, and production/project schedules, ensuring accuracy of specifications, delivery timelines, and commercial terms.
● Source raw materials, mechanical components, electrical/electronic parts, castings, sheet metal fabrications, and bought-out items from approved and new suppliers.
● Track order status, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve short-closures, rejections, and delivery escalations with vendors.
● Maintain procurement records, purchase registers, and MIS reports for management review.
● Coordinate with stores and quality teams for material inward inspection, GRN processing, and non-conformance resolution.
Vendor Development & Management
● Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for critical and long-lead items, including special processes (plating, heat treatment, NDT, welding) relevant to defence/aerospace hardware.
● Conduct vendor assessments and audits covering manufacturing capability, quality systems, and AS 9100D/ISO 9001 compliance; maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
● Drive vendor performance monitoring through scorecards covering on-time delivery, quality rejection rates, and responsiveness; initiate corrective actions where required.
● Develop alternate/backup sources for single-source or high-risk items to mitigate supply chain risk.
● Support indigenisation initiatives for imported components in line with Make-in-India and defence procurement policy objectives.
Cost Management & Negotiation
● Conduct cost/price analysis, comparative quotation evaluation, and commercial negotiations to achieve best value without compromising quality or delivery.
● Evaluate flat-price vs. advance-payment and other contract structures for high-value/multi-year procurement, in coordination with finance.
● Support annual rate contracts (ARCs) and framework agreements with key vendors to stabilise input costs.
● Track and report cost-saving initiatives against procurement budgets and EBITDA targets.
Compliance & Documentation
● Ensure procurement activity complies with AS 9100D, DGAQA, and CEMILAC requirements, including traceability, certificate of conformance (CoC), and material test certificate (MTC) collection from vendors.
● Maintain purchase specifications, part numbering (per SOP-ENG-001), drawings, and technical documentation in coordination with engineering.
● Support internal and customer/regulatory audits (AS 9100D, DGAQA, CEMILAC) with procurement records and vendor qualification evidence.
● Ensure import procurement complies with FEMA, Authorized Dealer bank norms, and applicable customs/FTP regulations; support FX and payment strategy decisions for overseas vendors.
Cross-Functional Coordination
● Work closely with Design/Engineering to convert BOM and technical requirements into procurable specifications.
● Coordinate with Production Planning to align procurement schedules with manufacturing and project delivery timelines.
● Liaise with Quality Assurance on incoming inspection criteria, supplier corrective actions (SCAR), and non-conformance reports.
● Support Finance with vendor payment schedules, advance payment tracking, and procurement budget reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
● B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, or Production Engineering (mandatory). MBA in Materials/Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.
● 3–8 years of experience in procurement, purchase, or vendor development, preferably within manufacturing, defence, aerospace, or precision engineering industries.
● Prior exposure to AS 9100D / ISO 9001 quality systems and regulated supply chains (defence/aerospace/pharma) strongly preferred.
● Working knowledge of ERP/ MRP systems (SAP, Tally, or equivalent) for purchase order processing and inventory tracking.
Key Skills & Competencies
● Strong negotiation, commercial acumen, and cost analysis skills.
● Working knowledge of mechanical/electrical component specifications, castings, sheet metal, and special processes.
● Familiarity with import-export documentation, INCOTERMS, and FEMA-compliant international payment practices.
● Strong vendor relationship management and supplier audit capability.
● Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP-based procurement modules; strong documentation and reporting discipline.
● Effective cross-functional communication with engineering, quality, production, and finance teams.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
● On-time delivery (OTD) performance of vendors.
● Cost savings achieved against procurement budget / target EBITDA contribution.
● Vendor rejection rate (PPM) and corrective action closure timelines.
● Number of new/alternate vendors qualified for critical and single-source items.
● Audit compliance score (AS 9100D / DGAQA / CEMILAC) for procurement records.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
