Supply Chain Management & Admin Head

Company: AVPL International

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Department: Supply Chain, Procurement & Administration

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 10+ Years

Payroll: AVPL International

Industry Preference: Drone / UAV / Aerospace / Defence / Advanced Manufacturing

About AVPL International

AVPL International is a technology-driven organization operating in the Drone & UAV ecosystem, working across drone manufacturing, technology, training, and related applications.

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Management & Admin Head who can lead end-to-end supply chain, procurement, vendor management, logistics, inventory, and administration operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the Drone/UAV industry, sound knowledge of drone technology and components, and an established pool/network of reliable vendors and suppliers.

Role Overview The Supply Chain Management & Admin Head will be responsible for developing and managing a robust and cost-effective supply chain for AVPL's drone-related operations.

The person will be expected to build, maintain, and leverage a strong vendor ecosystem, ensure timely availability of critical components, optimize procurement costs, and ensure smooth administrative and operational functioning.

Key Responsibilities

- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Lead the complete Supply Chain Management and Procurement function.
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing and procurement plans.
- Ensure timely procurement and availability of materials required for drone manufacturing and operations.
- Manage the complete procurement cycle from requirement identification to vendor selection, negotiation, purchase, delivery, and quality coordination.
- Develop alternate sourcing strategies for critical components to minimize supply-chain risks.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, localization, and process improvement.
- Vendor Management & Vendor Network
- Build, develop, and maintain a strong and reliable vendor pool across India and international markets.
- Leverage existing industry relationships to identify and onboard reliable suppliers quickly.
- Develop vendors for drone components, electronics, mechanical parts, batteries, motors, sensors, flight controllers, frames, payloads, communication systems, and other relevant components.
- Evaluate vendors based on quality, cost, capacity, lead time, reliability, and delivery performance.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods, MOQ, lead times,



and commercial agreements.
- Maintain a strong database of approved and alternate vendors for critical materials.
- Continuously identify new suppliers and develop alternate sources to avoid dependency on single vendors.
- Monitor vendor performance and take corrective action where required.
- Drone / UAV Industry Knowledge
- Possess a good understanding of the Drone/UAV ecosystem and its supply chain.
- Understand the basic functionality and sourcing requirements of major drone components.
- Have knowledge of components such as:

o Motors & ESCs o Flight Controllers o GPS/GNSS o Batteries & BMS o Propellers o Frames o Sensors o Communication/Telemetry systems o Cameras & Payloads o Electronic and mechanical components
- Work closely with R&D;, Engineering and Production teams to understand BOMs, specifications, component requirements, and sourcing alternatives.
- Stay updated with developments in the drone industry, component suppliers, and emerging technologies.
- Inventory & Logistics Management
- Establish effective inventory-control systems for critical components and finished products.
- Monitor stock levels, consumption, lead times, and reorder requirements.
- Minimize excess inventory, dead stock, material wastage, and stock-outs.
- Oversee warehousing, transportation, dispatch, and logistics operations.
- Ensure timely movement of materials between vendors, warehouses, manufacturing units, and project locations.
- Administration & Facility Management
- Lead overall administration and facility-management activities.
- Manage office, warehouse, manufacturing/facility infrastructure, security, housekeeping, transportation, and other administrative services.
- Manage administrative vendors and service providers.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of facilities and operational locations.
- Monitor administrative budgets and optimize operational expenses.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, safety standards, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Team & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and develop the Supply Chain, Procurement, Stores, Logistics, and Administration teams.




- Coordinate closely with R&D;, Production, Engineering, Finance, Projects, Sales, and Management.
- Establish clear KPIs and performance metrics for procurement and supply-chain teams.
- Prepare and present MIS and management reports related to procurement, inventory, vendor performance, and logistics.

Key Skills Required

- Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- Strong Vendor Development
- Established Vendor Network / Vendor Pool
- Vendor Negotiation & Commercial Management
- Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Logistics Management
- Material Planning
- Cost Optimization
- Vendor Performance Management
- Team Leadership
- Administration & Facility Management
- MIS & Reporting
- Strong stakeholder-management and negotiation skills

Ideal Candidate Profile The best-fit candidate will:
- Have 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or related functions.
- Have strong hands-on experience in the Drone/UAV industry.
- Have a good understanding of drone technology, components, manufacturing, and the UAV ecosystem.
- Bring an established and extensive vendor pool/network, particularly for drone components and technology products.
- Have robust relationships with suppliers and the ability to quickly source critical components.
- Have experience managing procurement for electronics, mechanical components, batteries, motors, sensors, and other high-tech products.
- Have experience working with manufacturing, R&D;, engineering, or technology-driven organizations.
- Demonstrate strong negotiation and cost-optimization capabilities.
- Have experience managing teams and multiple vendors simultaneously.
- Be highly proactive, commercially aware, and capable of building a scalable supply-chain ecosystem.

Preferred Industry Background

Priority 1: Drone / UAV / Unmanned Systems

Priority 2: Aerospace / Defence / Robotics

Priority 3: Electronics / EV / Automotive / Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering & Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, or related specialization will be an added advantage.

Key Hiring Priority

- Drone Industry Experience + Drone Component Knowledge + Strong Existing Vendor Pool/Network + Strategic Procurement Expertise will be the key differentiators for this position.) is preferred.
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📌 Senior Head – Supply Chain & Procurement (Gurugram)
🏢 AVPL INTERNATIONAL
📍 Gurugram