Senior Engineer – Purchase, Aerospace Division

Polyhose; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Polyhose in Chennai seeks an experienced aerospace procurement specialist to manage supplier development, evaluation, and performance for critical components.

You will coordinate global sourcing, issue RFQs, place purchase orders, and track delivery, ensuring on-time supply while complying with AS9100D/NADCAP and aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and relevant aerospace procurement experience.
• Experience with AS9100D and NADCAP in procurement preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supplier evaluation, performance tracking, and cost reduction.
• Familiarity with SAP or ERP systems and procurement documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier development, evaluation, and performance for aerospace components.
• Coordinate global sourcing, quotations, orders, and delivery schedules.
• Track POs from placement to delivery and ensure on-time supply.
• Support NPD procurement and ensure traceability per aerospace standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, and Logistics teams on procurement needs.

Skills

Aerospace procurement

Supplier management

Global sourcing

Negotiation

Communication

Documentation

Supply chain planning

NPD support

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

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 Kannivakkam, Guduvanchery

Experience 4 to 7 years

Education Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering