Team Member – Sourcing & Supply Chain

Role Summary

Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement of components and subsystems for Defence-grade drones, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and simulators. The role demands hands-on familiarity with UAV components like Propulsion System ( Motor) , Power System, Control Systems Li-Ion battery , Power Brick, GPS,GPS Jamming & GPS Spoofing, Charger, Terrain Lidar, Camera Optical Zoom in Day with Thermal , AI Object Tracking Gimbal Camera, optics , electronics, antenna , communication modules , electronic sensors , embedded technologies, motion platforms, carbon fibres & composites.

Main Accountability:

• Ability to read and work from a BOM and technical specifications.
• Manage procurement as per project BOM (Bill of Materials), aligning material availability with weight, performance, and design specifications.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical abilities. Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contracts with domestic and international suppliers. Understanding of INCOTERMS, import procedures, and Defence procurement norms is an advantage.
• Coordinate with R&D, Design, and Production teams to ensure component compatibility and timely delivery.
• Track purchase orders, monitor lead times for long-lead items (autopilots, LiDAR, batteries etc to prevent line stoppages.
• Manage inventory of critical components, spares (spare propellers, spare batteries), and accessories (chargers, transport boxes, wires/connectors).
• Identify alternate and indigenous sources to support localization / Make-in-India initiatives.
• Maintain vendor performance records, ensure quality compliance, and manage import/export documentation as applicable.
• Cost optimization as per targets, supplier selection for the final Purchase value of the required products
• Addressing of rush / emergency requirements parts for UGV & UAV.
• Monitoring and improving the lead time of Purchase Requestion to Purchase Order conversion
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, or equivalent) and strong MS Excel & Power Point skills.

Stakeholder Management

• Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly meeting with suppliers. Ensure timely communication and transparency in information sharing.
• Interaction with authorities for PO approval & Scope of work clarity
• Interaction with Vendors Identify new suppliers.

Governance

Ensure pre-requisites of Purchase Order generation & processing requirement as per process

Process Planning

Working as per process to ensure nil audit observations