Senior Supply Chain

Company: Gate Corporation USA

Role: Senior Supply Chain

Experience:8 to 9 Yrs

Location: Adibatla, Hyderabad

Overall Responsibilities:

The Senior Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of all supply chain activities within the Aerospace and Defense sector. This includes ensuring a robust, resilient, and compliant supply base for raw materials, cutting tools, specialized processes, facility requirements, and inspection instruments, ultimately supporting on-time delivery and operational efficiency.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:

Lead Aerospace Raw Material sourcing and negotiation strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

Manage the end-to-end process of identifying, evaluating, onboarding, and qualifying new suppliers for: Raw Materials,Cutting Tools,Special Processes (e.g., heat treatment, surface finishing).Facility Requirements/Equipment.Gauges and Inspection Instruments

Conduct thorough reviews of requirements and identified/onboarded suppliers to determine and approve potential suppliers for all categories (raw material, cutting tools, special processes, new facilities/equipment).

Oversee the management of supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Procurement & Commercial Management:

Manage the entire procurement lifecycle, including:

Requesting and evaluating quotes from suppliers.

Leading negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions.

Conducting comprehensive analysis of supplier proposals.

Oversee the approval process for Purchase Orders (PO), Letters of Intent (LOI), and Supply Agreements, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Manage the receipt of Proforma Invoices and initiate payment requests.

Logistics & Inventory Management:

Assign and manage logistics partners for material pickup, ensuring adherence to scope defined in purchase orders.

Oversee the material and goods receipt process at the gate entry, ensuring accurate documentation and quality checks.

Implement and manage processes for the positive recall of quarantined raw materials, addressing non-conformances and ensuring material suitability.

Supply Chain Planning & Analytics:

Develop and implement supply chain analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement.

Conduct payable forecasting and long-term planning for supplier payments and overall supply chain financial health.

Contribute to overall supply chain strategy development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.

Compliance & Risk Management:

Ensure all supply chain activities comply with aerospace and defense industry regulations, quality standards (e.g., AS9100), and internal policies.

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical risks, supply disruptions, and supplier performance issues.

Manage the recall process for non-conforming or quarantined raw materials, ensuring traceability and proper disposition.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, production, finance, and legal departments to ensure seamless supply chain operations and meet production demands.

Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders regarding supplier performance, material availability, and potential supply chain challenges.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience in supply chain management within the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Strong understanding of aerospace raw materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in supply chain planning and analysis tools.

Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., ITAR,DFAR, EAR).

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.