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

1. 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.

2. Vendor Management & Vendor Network

· Build, develop, and maintain a solid 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 strong 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.

📌 SCM Head (Drone Industry ) (Gurugram)
🏢 AVPL INTERNATIONAL
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