Procurement Head

Titan Engineering and Automation (TEAL); Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Engineering and Automation (TEAL) in India is seeking a senior leader to steer end-to-end Procurement and Logistics for Aerospace & Defence programs. You will build a world-class sourcing framework, drive supplier development, and ensure material availability to meet complex manufacturing schedules.

The role demands 15–20 years in procurement, with 8–10 years in senior leadership, and strong exposure to aerospace, defence, and semiconductor sectors.

Qualifications

• BE / BTech in Mechanical Engineering with MBA/PGDM in SCM is an added advantage.
• 15–20 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
• 8–10 years in a senior leadership role managing large‑scale procurement and logistics operations.
• Strong exposure to Aerospace, Defence, Semiconductor, Electronics, or Industrial Automation sectors.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 strong procurement governance practices.
• Handle the import and export compliance.

Education

BE or BTech in Mechanical Engineering

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management

Job description

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 strong 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.