Company: Planys Technologies (IIT Madras incubated marine robotics company)
Location: Chennai (Work from Office)
Experience: 48 years
Reporting to: Suresh Sekar
About Us:
Planys Technologies designs and builds underwater ROVs/AUVs for robotic inspection. We're hiring a Sr. Executive – Sourcing & Procurement to drive R&D; sourcing and prototype procurement, working closely with our design and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Source specialized components, sensors, electronics, mechanical parts, and custom-made items for R&D; projects
Identify and onboard vendors for low-volume, high-precision, custom manufacturing
Manage procurement for prototypes, current concepts, trials, and experimental builds
Convert engineering drawings/specs into explicit RFQs
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams on specifications
Prepare cost estimates for prototype builds; track cost vs. budget
Plan procurement timelines aligned to R&D; milestones; track long-lead items
Ensure incoming inspection quality; drive corrective actions with suppliers
Maintain RFQs, technical evaluation sheets, PO records, prototype BOMs
Support transition from prototype BOM to production-ready BOM
Must-Have:
BE (Mechanical/Electronics) or MBA in SCM
Robust understanding of Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics components
Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and datasheets
Proficient in ERP tools (Zoho/ERP NXT) and MS Excel
At least one stint in a manufacturing/product company — EMS, Semiconductor, Automotive, Electrical, or Electronics
Fluent in English & Tamil
📌 Logistics Executive Chennai
🏢 Planys Technologies
📍 Chennai
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