Company Description
Aviation Indeed is a premier staffing agency based in Hyderabad, specializing in payroll and recruitment services for the Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense industries. With a focus on connecting elite talent with esteemed clients, we nurture careers and facilitate industry growth. Our services include contractual and permanent hiring, recruitment process outsourcing, payroll management, HR consulting, and talent placement for individuals, aiming to achieve excellence in aviation and defense.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Assistant Procurement Manager - Capex with a focus on Automotive/Aerospace at Aviation Indeed. The role involves tasks such as supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, analytical skills application, procurement activities, and contract management within the Aviation industry in Hyderabad.
Objective & mission
- Support end-user teams in defining the requirement of Capex items, services (AMCs, intellectual and professional services)
- Understand and if required, challenge the requirements for the purchase of non-production (but production related) items and / or services
- Provide monthly cash out projections based on commitments to Finance team and reconcile with actuals and ensure cash availability for timely pay outs
Main activities
- Identify suppliers for each requirement and in the long run, constitute a panel of suppliers that can cater to company’s requirement – sending out RFQs, perform vendor pre-assessment along with end-users.
- Define with the investment / end-user team the panel of suppliers to be invited for bidding.
- Assist investment team in the preparation of the CAPEX request approval documents.
- Assist investment teams / end-users in preparing business case for purchase of particular equipment.
- Analyze commercials proposals from suppliers.
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers.
- Plan & organize Supplier Selection Committees (SSC).
- Accompany end-users on supplier visits.
- Integrate specific contractual terms into contract templates
- Negotiate contractual terms with suppliers in coordination with internal stakeholders
Knowledge
- General purchasing rules and ethics.
- Knowledge of key domestic & global suppliers of capital equipment.
- Knowledge of the aerospace sector standards is highly desirable.
- SAP MM, PP modules
- Basic knowledge of SEZ practices, import and logistics procedures for purchases from foreign vendors.
- Project management skills
Know-how
- Suppliers and internal stakeholder management.
- Knowledge of filing and archiving techniques.
- Review of contractual terms & conditions.
- Knowledge of Purchasing landscape in India
Soft skills & mind set
- Very high levels of integrity.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Self-driven and autonomous.
- Good listener, capable of distinguishing between must have, good to have and critical path to meet timelines.
- Ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to travel domestically & internationally to meet suppliers.
Qualifications:-
- Bachelor's degree in related field from a recognized university
- minimum 8 years of experience in procurement process especially with capex system
- Experience in SAP MM tool
- Supplier Evaluation and Contract Negotiation skills
- Analytical Skills
- Expertise in Procurement and Contract Management
- Experience in the Automotive or Aerospace industry
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance