Supply Chain Associate

Digantara; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Digantara is seeking a procurement professional to lead end-to-end hardware procurement for multiple programs in Bengaluru. The role requires translating complex technical specs into actionable sourcing strategies while coordinating across engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

You will manage BOMs, supplier discussions, and KPI dashboards to drive on-time deliveries and cost efficiency in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on hardware procurement or supply chain operations experience.
• MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification.
• Aerospace, defense, or hardware manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with productivity, project management tools and procurement software (Smartsheet, Notion).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement tracking, material readiness, and payment milestone visibility across programs.
• Track, support, and manage inventory across multiple programs and facilities.
• Support the vendor management program by ensuring timely procurement and delivery of critical hardware.
• Own BOM management, electronics procurement, and inventory coordination to reduce bottlenecks.
• Act as the bridge between Tech and Supply Chain, ensuring technical requirements are translated into effective sourcing plans.
• Coordinate supplier discussions, technical clarifications, and commercial follow-ups to improve delivery performance.
• Manage procurement of KPIs and dashboards to improve visibility, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Resolve operational issues proactively before they impact program schedules.

Skills

Hardware procurement

Supply chain operations

Vendor management

Procurement tools

Education

MBA

Tools

Smartsheet

Notion

Job description

Digantara is a leading Space Surveillance and Intelligence company focused on ensuring orbital safety and sustainability. With expertise in space-based detection, tracking, identification, and monitoring, Digantara provides comprehensive domain awareness across all regimes, enabling end-users to gain actionable intelligence on a single platform. At the core of its infrastructure lies a sophisticated integration of hardware and software capabilities aligned with the key principles of situational awareness: perception (data collection), comprehension (data processing), and prediction (analytics). This holistic approach empowers Digantara to monitor all Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in orbit, fostering comprehensive domain awareness.

Why Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas and skills make a real difference to the entire space realm.
• Push the boundaries with hands‑on experience, greater responsibilities, and rapid career advancement.
• Competitive incentives, galvanising workspace, blazing team—pretty much everything you have heard about a startup.

Ideal Candidate

• Expert-level attention to detail with zero‑tolerance for execution errors; this role demands precision in BOM management, purchase order accuracy, and payment tracking.
• Structured, disciplined approach to process ownership with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex workflows in parallel.
• Strong technical acumen to bridge engineering requirements and procurement execution; ability to translate technical specifications into sourcing strategies.
• Organized, methodical, detail‑oriented with a proven track record of reducing errors and improving process efficiency.
• Proactive problem‑solver who identifies and resolves bottlenecks before they impact schedules.
• Vendor‑facing communication skills, comfort coordinating across technical, commercial, and operational discussions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end procurement tracking, material readiness, and payment milestone visibility across programs.
• Track, support, and manage inventory across multiple programs and facilities.
• Support the vendor management program by ensuring timely procurement and delivery of critical hardware.
• Own BOM management, electronics procurement, and inventory coordination to reduce bottlenecks.
• Act as the bridge between Tech and Supply Chain, ensuring technical requirements are translated into effective sourcing plans.
• Coordinate supplier discussions, technical clarifications, and commercial follow‑ups to improve delivery performance.
• Manage procurement of KPIs and dashboards to improve visibility, accountability, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Resolve operational issues proactively before they impact program schedules.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands‑on hardware procurement or supply chain operations experience.
• MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification (preferred).
• Aerospace, defense, or hardware manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with productivity, project management tools and procurement software (e.g., Smartsheet, Notion or equivalent).

Job Location: Hebbal, Bengaluru