Manager - Procurement

Air India • Bengaluru, Southern • 2d ago

Position Title:	MANAGER-PROCUREMENT (Commercial/ Non-Aircraft)
Job Code	TBD	Grade:	TBD
Function:	Engineering	Location:	BLR - MRO
Reports to:	Chief Manager-Procurement	Role Level:	TBD

Production Planning

Manager-Procurement (Commercial/ Non-Aircraft) is responsible for:

Develop and implement procurement strategies for both non-aircraft and commercial categories.

Align procurement goals with organizational objectives, focusing on cost optimization, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation.

Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals across technical and commercial categories.

Partner with internal departments (engineering, maintenance, administration, finance) to understand procurement needs and priorities.

Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, industry standards, and legal regulations.

Oversee commercial procurement including vendor contracts for services such as facility management, IT services, travel, and office supplies.

Manage end-to-end procurement processes for non-aircraft and commercial materials.

Ensure timely sourcing, ordering, and delivery to support operational and administrative functions.

Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules for commercial and operational supplies.

Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for procurement planning, tracking, and reporting.

C. Skills/Qualities Required

Strategic Leadership	Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Aviation Regulatory Knowledge	ERP/MRP System Proficiency
Cost Optimization & Budgeting	Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
Leadership & Team Development	Risk Management
Digital Transformation & Innovation	Analytical & Decision-Making Skills

D. Key Performance Indicators

Strategic & Managerial	Track cost savings, supplier reliability, team productivity, and internal satisfaction with procurement services.
Operational	Monitor procurement cycle time, on-time delivery rate, purchase order accuracy, and inventory turnover ratio.
Commercial Procurement	Measure contract compliance, vendor SLA adherence, and spend under management in procurement processes.
Financial & Risk	Compare budget adherence, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation in procurement strategies.
Technology & Process	Measure ERP utilization and digital procurement adoption in procurement activities.

E. Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces
Inter Department	Collaborate to align procurement strategies with aircraft maintenance schedules and technical requirements. Coordinate on budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting related to procurement activities. Work closely to manage inventory, delivery timelines, and storage of aircraft parts.
External Interfaces
Regulatory Authority	Ensure procurement practices comply with aviation regulations and support documentation for audits and certifications.
Airlines/ Customer Representative	Engage with OEMs and approved vendors for sourcing and long-term partnerships, coordinate with third-party logistics providers for timely and compliant delivery of aircraft parts, and liaise with customer airline representatives for part approvals, delivery milestones, and service level agreements.

F. Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education requirements	Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s Degree (Preferred) - MBA or a Master’s in Supply Chain/Procurement.
Experience	Minimum	Desired
Experience	8-10 Years in Procurement or Supply Chain.	ERP & Procurement Tools Proficiency – Familiarity with systems like SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, or Jaggaer.