Purchase Engineer - Electronics

Tunga Aerospace Industries Pvt. Ltd.; Thiruporur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tunga Aerospace Industries Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a procurement professional to lead the technical procurement of UAV electronics, avionics, sensors and RF components on a plant-based site in Tamil Nadu.

You will collaborate with Engineering to understand BOMs, specs, and approved components for procurement. The role requires 3–7 years in aerospace procurement, strong knowledge of electronics, and hands-on SAP/ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in procurement/purchasing within aerospace or defense industries.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, avionics systems, sensors, and aerospace-grade materials.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or ERP procurement modules.
• Familiarity with import and export control regulations and defense procurement compliance.
• Negotiation, documentation, and vendor management skills.
• Exposure to global sourcing and supply chain risk management.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to align procurement with BOMs and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical procurement of UAV electronics, avionics, sensors, RF components, and other mission-critical electronic systems.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering teams to understand BOMs, technical specifications, approved components, and procurement requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop qualified aerospace-grade suppliers and vendors for electronic and avionics components.
• Plan and manage the procurement of critical and long-lead components to ensure uninterrupted UAV development and production schedules.
• Ensure component traceability and implement appropriate controls to minimize counterfeit, unauthorized, obsolete, or non-conforming component risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable import/export controls, defense procurement requirements, and relevant aerospace procurement regulations.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance across Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD), while proactively identifying and mitigating supply-chain risks.
• Drive cost optimization and commercial negotiations while maintaining required aerospace quality, reliability, technical specifications, and delivery commitments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in procurement/purchasing within aerospace or defense industries.
• Please note this is a plant based role
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, avionics systems, sensors, and aerospace-grade materials.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or ERP procurement modules.
• Familiarity with import and export control regulations and defense procurement compliance.
• Negotiation, documentation, and vendor management skills.
• Exposure to global sourcing and supply chain risk management.
• Resilient under pressure, with effective escalation and follow-up skills.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to align procurement with

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the technical procurement of UAV electronics, avionics, sensors, RF components, and other mission-critical electronic systems.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering teams to understand BOMs, technical specifications, approved components, and procurement requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop qualified aerospace-grade suppliers and vendors for electronic and avionics components.
• Plan and manage the procurement of critical and long-lead components to ensure uninterrupted UAV development and production schedules.
• Ensure component traceability and implement appropriate controls to minimize counterfeit, unauthorized, obsolete, or non-conforming component risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable import/export controls, defense procurement requirements, and relevant aerospace procurement regulations.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance across Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD), while proactively identifying and mitigating supply-chain risks.
• Drive cost optimization and commercial negotiations while maintaining required aerospace quality, reliability, technical specifications, and delivery commitments.