Supply Chain Associate

AgniKul Cosmos; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AgniKul Cosmos in Chennai, incubated at IIT Madras, seeks a Procurement & Operations Specialist to manage supplier interfaces and contract negotiations for launch vehicle components.

You will interview suppliers, analyze operations, prepare contracts, and drive cost estimates while aligning with project schedules and quality goals. Strong PM, ERP experience, and ability to work extended hours are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Masters in Business or Economics preferred.
• Experience with ERP/PM tools advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interview suppliers to determine capabilities.
• Analyze operations and prepare supplier contracts.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and vendors.
• Source suppliers from aerospace and other sectors.
• Develop budget estimates and project costs.
• Improve operations by systems thinking.
• Prepare supplier survey reports for launch vehicles.
• Maintain knowledge of engineering supplies through workshops.

Skills

Problem Solving

Quality Focus

Negotiation

Project Management

ERP Knowledge

Process Improvement

Client Relationships

Reporting Skills

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Masters degree in Business or Economics

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

ABOUT COMPANY

Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launchpad (India's first private launchpad). The launch has proven all the new technologies developed by Agnikul and also earned recognition from Honourable Prime Minister of India.

If you think every interaction is effectively a negotiation - this is for you
If you have wondered why Apple outsources its manufacturing outside USA - this is for you
If you understand Lead and Lean in the same sentence - this is for you
Identify project requirements by

• interviewing suppliers;
• analyzing operations;
• preparing supplier contracts.
• negotiating terms with suppliers and vendors

Source suppliers and vendors from aerospace and non aerospace sector for various supplier needs.

Develop budget estimates by identifying phases of a project, task requirements, and costs.

Enhance operations through systems thinking by researching and resolving day-to-day operational demands of the company.

Prepare launch vehicle supplier survey reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge of various engineering supplies by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Problem Solving,
• Quality Focus,
• Negotiation
• Masters degree in Business or Economics is required
• Prior experience in project management.
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Project Management, Process Improvement, Client Relationships, Reporting Skills, Networking
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed