Assistant General Manager Procurement

AGM Procurement Purchase & Contracts JD, the Direct & Indirect Procurement / Purchase responsibilities and skill set are:

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Direct Procurement & Purchase

• Manage purchasing activities for aviation spares, components, tools, equipment, services and facility requirements.
• Understand requirements from user departments and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Handle Normal and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) requirements to support aircraft and facility maintenance.
• Monitor the complete procurement cycle from RFQ Purchase Order Shipment Delivery.

2. Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain a strong vendor database.
• Identify and onboard new vendors.
• Conduct vendor evaluation and monitor vendor performance.
• Maintain effective relationships with vendors and service providers.

3. Spares, Tools & Services Procurement

• Ensure timely positioning and availability of aviation spares.
• Arrange tools and specialized equipment.
• Coordinate repair, calibration and other required services.
• Manage exchange programs and PBH contracts.

4. Contracts & Commercial

• Execute purchase contracts and agreements.
• Handle facility-related procurement requirements.
• Understand contracts and ensure execution according to company requirements.

5. Approvals & Payments

• Handle CAR approvals and approved advance payments.
• Recommend POs as per the Delegation of Powers (DOP).
• Monitor vendor invoices and ensure timely payment processing.

6. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure procurement activities comply with SOPs, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation.
• Take corrective and preventive actions arising from audits.

7. Team & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, Finance, Facilities, Customs, Airlines, MROs and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Guide and motivate the procurement team.
• Support career growth and delegation of responsibilities within the team.

Qualification & Experience

• Any graduation; Engineering / Logistics background preferred.
• Diploma in Materials Management / Logistics Management preferred.
• IATA-certified courses such as DGR preferred.
• 10–20 years of purchasing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of aviation purchase experience