Lead and drive the end-to-end Procurement and Logistics function for Aerospace & Defence programs, ensuring seamless material

availability, strategic sourcing, supplier development, logistics excellence, cost competitiveness. The role is responsible for building a

world-class procurement ecosystem capable of supporting complex aerospace manufacturing requirements, regulatory compliance,

delivery commitments, and future business growth.

Role & responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

- Define and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives across Aerospace, Defence, and Semiconductor verticals.
- Lead sourcing initiatives for aerospace-grade metals, forgings, castings, precision machined components, electronic components, semiconductor equipment, cleanroom consumables, tooling, and indirect materials.
- Develop strategic supplier partnerships with domestic and international vendors to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, innovation, and supply continuity.
- Drive commercial negotiations, long-term agreements, and cost optimization initiatives while maintaining stringent quality and compliance standards.
- Monitor market intelligence, commodity trends, geopolitical developments, and supply chain risks impacting critical materials and electronic components.

Commercial Management

- Lead commercial negotiations, contract finalization, and supplier agreements.
- Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and should-cost evaluations to achieve best-value sourcing.




- Review and manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and service.

Supplier Management

- Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers capable of meeting Aerospace, Defence, and Semiconductor requirements.
- Conduct supplier reviews, audits, and performance improvement programs.
- Develop alternate sourcing strategies to minimize supply risks.
- Manage supplier capacity and ensure continuity of supply for critical programs.

Operational Excellence

- Lead inventory optimization, working capital improvement, and material availability initiatives.
- Drive supply chain digitization through ERP/SAP, analytics, automation, and advanced planning tools.
- Establish robust procurement and logistics KPIs and continuously improve operational performance.
- Continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain organization.

Stakeholder & Leadership Management

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement and logistics team.
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Commercial, and Project teams to support business objectives.
- Present strategic procurement and supply chain performance updates to senior leadership.
- Build a culture of accountability,



collaboration, innovation, and proactive problem-solving.

Compliance & Governance

- Ensure compliance with aerospace, defence, trade compliance, and semiconductor industry regulations.
- Drive adherence to AS9100, customer-specific requirements, export control regulations, and internal governance standards.
- Lead supplier risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Promote ethical sourcing and robust procurement governance practices.
- Handle the import and export compliance.

Key Deliverables

- Uninterrupted material availability for Aerospace, Defence, and Semiconductor programs.
- Improved supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Enhanced inventory turns and working capital efficiency.
- Supply chain risk reduction through alternate sourcing and localization.
- Import-export compliance and logistics cost optimization.
- Achievement of customer delivery and operational performance targets.
- Development of a future-ready supply chain organization.

Preferred candidate profile

BE or BTech in Mechanical Engineering - MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Materials Management, or Business Management is an added advantage.

- 15 20 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
- Minimum 8-10 years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale procurement and logistics operations.
- Strong exposure to Aerospace, Defence, Semiconductor, Precision Manufacturing, Electronics, or Industrial Automation sectors.

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