Procurement & Supply Chain Executive Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Executive

Pune

About Altair

Altair is a deep-technology company working across aerospace, defence, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, electronics, and next-generation engineering technologies. We are building complex products that require seamless coordination between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and logistics partners.

We are seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Procurement & Supply Chain Executive to manage procurement, vendor coordination, logistics, imports, and inventory operations across multiple engineering programs.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, vendor evaluation, commercial negotiations, purchase order generation, and supplier onboarding.
• Source mechanical, electronic, electrical, composite, and aerospace-related materials and services.
• Develop and maintain a reliable vendor network.

Material Planning & Follow-Up

• Track purchase orders from release through final delivery.
• Monitor supplier progress and proactively manage delivery schedules.
• Escalate delays and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain visibility of all open procurement actions and material commitments.

Logistics & Imports

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments.
• Work with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics partners.
• Support import documentation, customs clearance coordination, and shipment tracking.
• Ensure timely movement of critical project materials and equipment.

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory records for materials, components, consumables, and finished goods.
• Monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment actions.
• Support material receipt, inspection coordination, and inventory audits.
• Improve inventory accuracy and material traceability.

Vendor Management

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers across mechanical, electronics, aerospace, and manufacturing domains.
• Evaluate supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, responsiveness, and commercial competitiveness.
• Support vendor development initiatives and alternate source identification.

Reporting & Controls

• Maintain procurement, inventory, and logistics dashboards.
• Generate regular status reports on open orders, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal processes.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline.
• 5–7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, materials management, or operations.
• Strong working knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP, Odoo, Zoho, or equivalent systems.
• Import/export and customs coordination.
• Experience working with Aerospace, defence, electronics, manufacturing, or engineering industries.

What We Value

• Ownership mindset
• Strong execution capability
• Attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Problem-solving orientation
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced technology environment

Why Join Altair

• Work at the intersection of aerospace, defence, advanced manufacturing, and deep technology.
• Play a critical role in enabling breakthrough products and technologies.
• Opportunity for rapid growth and responsibility in a high-performance environment.