AGM Purchase - Aerospace

Job Description: Senior Manager / AGM / DGM Purchase ( International )

Industry: Electromechanical / Aerospace
Designation: Senior Manager / AGM / DGM Purchase (Purchase Head)
Qualification: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 20+ Years
Specialisation: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management and Logistics

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Head to lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing operations in the electromechanical/aerospace industry. The role involves supplier development, commercial negotiations, cost optimisation, inventory management, supply chain risk mitigation and statutory compliance, ensuring uninterrupted material availability and timely support to production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies, annual budgets, sourcing plans and long-term supplier agreements to meet business objectives.

• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers; negotiate pricing and commercial terms; monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in quality, delivery and service.
• Cost Control & Reduction: Drive raw material cost optimisation, annual cost-saving initiatives, competitive sourcing and improved payment terms.
• Purchase Operations: Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, tooling and other requirements in line with production schedules, maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Supply Chain Management: Assess supply chain risks, reduce supplier lead times, ensure capacity allocation and coordinate with suppliers, logistics and internal stakeholders.
• Quality & Supplier Development: Coordinate with Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) for supplier audits, quality issue resolution, corrective actions, PPAP compliance and new product launches.
• Commercial & Contract Management: Manage supplier contracts, RFQs, price approvals, purchase orders, price master updates and long-term agreements.
• Inventory & Material Control: Monitor stock levels, customer liability limits, pending orders, material rejections, replacements and supplier delivery commitments.

Key Skills Required

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management
• Electromechanical / Aerospace Industry Procurement
• Supplier Development & Relationship Management
• Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management
• Raw Material Cost Reduction
• Inventory & Supply Chain Management
• RFQ, LTA & Price Master Management

Candidate Profile

• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• 20+ years of relevant experience in purchase, procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Strong experience in the electromechanical or aerospace industry.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations, cost savings, inventory optimisation and supply chain management.