Procurement

Jaivel Aerospace Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaivel Aerospace Limited based in Gujarat is seeking a Specialist - Procurement to lead procurement operations for aerospace metallic components. This role requires managing supplier contracts, driving cost savings, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the aerospace industry. Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of ERP systems are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in procurement/store management, preferably in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Experience with contractual negotiations and managing supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with compliance audits and reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and store operations for aerospace metallic components.
• Manage supplier contracts, inventory optimization, and compliance.
• Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Strong negotiation and leadership skills

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management

Fluency in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams

Knowledge of aerospace procurement regulations and contract law

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor/SAP/Oracle/NetSuite)

Inventory management tools

Job description

We are a team of designers, developers, engineers and craftsmen coming from diverse backgrounds and nationalities with a wide range of skills, interests and expertise. All of us propel our expertise in substantially improving performance of advanced manufacturing programs through our passion for innovation and attention to the finest details. Every project brings different problems to solve, and we build bespoke solutions for each. Our team’s relentless pursuit to cut through complexity to offer simplified and intuitive solutions has inspired the trust of global 100 clients.

Job Description

Specialist - Procurement

About the Role

We are looking for a Specialist - Procurement, who thrives in a high performance and fast paced technical environment. As a Specialist within the Procurement team, you will be responsible for performing all critical tasks, ensuring that our customer receives a great product.

What you'll deliver

• Lead procurement and store operations for aerospace metallic components
• Manage supplier contracts, inventory optimization, and compliance with aerospace standards (ISO 9001/AS9100)
• Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and supply chain efficiency
• Deliver measurable cost savings, risk reduction, and service improvements
• Ensure “Right First Time” execution with minimal errors
• Uphold ethical procurement practices and compliance with company code of conduct
• Contribute to strategic sourcing and long-term supplier development

What you'll need

• Source aerospace-grade metals and consumables; negotiate contracts for quality, cost, and delivery
• Onboard, audit, and manage suppliers; resolve delivery/quality issues and drive corrective actions
• Oversee ERP-based goods receipt/storage/issue; optimize inventory using forecasting and lean/5S practices
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and finance on POs, agreements, payments, and category strategies
• Support audits, compliance checks, and reporting frameworks

Must have

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or Engineering or Experience based Knowledge
• Experience: Minimum 4+ years in procurement/store management (preferred: aerospace or precision manufacturing)
• Technical Skills:
  • ERP systems (Epicor/SAP/Oracle/NetSuite)
  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Inventory management tools
  • Knowledge of aerospace procurement regulations and contract law
  • Fluency in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and other MS Office software
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong negotiation and leadership skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing environments
• Development Knowledge of AWS D11, QW-301 ASME Sec IX, EN 15085-2, EN ISO 3834-2 welding standards
• Fluent in English, Hindi and Other regional Languages