Senior Engineer - Purchase

Key Responsibilities

• Possess good knowledge of AS9100D requirements and NADCAP requirements applicable to aerospace procurement and supplier management.

• Have strong knowledge of aerospace procurement processes, workflow, and documentation requirements.

• Understand the basic standards and compliance requirements applicable to procurement for aerospace customers.

• Knowledge of machining, surface treatment, heat treatment, special processes, and related manufacturing processes will be an added advantage.

• Manage supplier development, supplier evaluation, and supplier performance activities.

• Handle global sourcing and procurement activities for aerospace components, raw materials, and services.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop potential suppliers suitable for aerospace industry requirements.

• Conduct supplier capability assessments considering quality, technical capability, delivery, cost, and compliance requirements.

• Possess strong communication, commercial negotiation, and supplier management skills.

• Coordinate with suppliers for quotations, order placement, delivery schedules, and commercial requirements.

• Place purchase orders for products, components, and raw materials based on approved business requirements.

• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time supply of materials and components.

• Track purchase orders from placement through final delivery.

• Coordinate and resolve logistics-related challenges, including customs clearance, imports, transportation, and delivery issues.

• Ensure availability of materials while avoiding both shortages and excessive inventory.

• Monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment orders as required.

• Review inventory ageing and ensure applicable ageing norms and control processes are consistently followed.

• Support the effective implementation and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to procurement.

• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement policies, quality procedures, customer requirements, and aerospace standards.

• Support procurement activities for New Product Development (NPD) programs.

• Source new materials, components, processes, and suppliers required for NPD projects.

• Coordinate with Engineering, NPD, Quality, Production, Planning, Stores, Logistics, and Finance teams for procurement-related activities.

• Monitor supplier quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and overall performance.

• Establish and track relevant procurement KPIs.

• Prepare and submit monthly procurement and supplier performance reports to management.

• Drive cost reduction, localization, alternate sourcing, and supply-risk mitigation initiatives.

• Develop dual / alternate sources for critical aerospace materials, components, and processes.

• Maintain proper procurement documentation and traceability as required by aerospace quality systems.

• Prior experience in the aerospace industry is essential.

• Working knowledge of SAP or other relevant ERP / procurement software is required.

  Job Features

• Job Category: Full Time

• Location: Guduvanchery

• Experience: 4 to 7 years

• Education: Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

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