Supply Chain Manager – Procurement & Vendor Management

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to lead end‑to‑end procurement activities for our drone manufacturing and aerospace projects. The role is based in Noida and involves close collaboration with quality, engineering and regulatory teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full Procure‑to‑Pay cycle, from purchase requisition to PO issuance and payment tracking.
• Prepare and maintain procurement MIS, dashboards and management reports.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new vendors while ensuring complete documentation.
• Coordinate import shipments, customs clearance and related documentation.
• Ensure timely PO issuance with all required approvals and compliance.
• Maintain accurate procurement data in ERP systems (SAP / NetSuite).
• Own assigned procurement packages, monitor timelines and drive cost‑benchmarking analysis.
• Leverage a strong vendor network in the drone industry and ensure components meet aerospace standards.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement or related functions.
• Minimum 3‑5 years in drone manufacturing, aerospace or related sectors.
• Familiarity with UAV components, composites or electronic subsystems.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies such as DGCA in India.
• B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil) or MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Operations.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets for MIS and reporting.
• ERP proficiency – SAP and/or NetSuite.
• Vendor development and negotiation.
• Import/export documentation knowledge.