Senior Associate - Procurement at Air India Careers

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Inventory Management, Material Planning, Supplier Management, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, ERP Systems, Strategic Sourcing, AOG Coordination, Data Analysis

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Job Description To ensure seamless material availability for aircraft maintenance operations, optimizing inventory levels and minimizing downtime through precise forecasting and strategic supplier management. Coordinate the procurement and replenishment of aircraft spares, including Rotables, Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE), and Inflight Entertainment (IFE), to meet Entry into Service (EIS) and maintenance demands effectively. Long Description Functional Activities Conduct inventory assessments and reviews to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure data accuracy, supporting efficient operational and maintenance activities. Strategize and implement actions to ensure materials are available to support operations at agreed service levels. Manage maintenance inputs and fulfill both long- and short-term planning requirements in a timely manner. Analyze historical data and industry trends to accurately forecast material requirements for aircraft maintenance and repair operations. Strategic Activities Conduct regular reviews of inventory and planning triggers, analyzing component and repairable failure rates to maintain optimal stock levels. Compile accurate data, calculate Economic Order Quantity, and review surplus and slow-moving items to reduce and optimize inventory. Long Description Carry out Initial Provisioning review of all spares and components for aircraft, engine, Cabin/IFE/BFE and commercial, by analyzing manufacturer recommendation and establishing requirements to be able to effectively support fleet growth and maintain dispatch reliability. Material Procurement and Coordination Review Bill of Material for planned Maintenance Work Packages and coordinate with various departments and external suppliers to arrange and procure required material and tooling. Support periodic audits of inventory parameters including but not limited to Re-order point, Order Quantity, Lead Time, Average Monthly Usage (AMU) and recommend areas to improve metrics. Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and delivery schedules to secure favourable terms for the airline. Monitor supplier performance, addressing any issues or discrepancies to maintain smooth procurement processes. Long Description Inventory Control and Management Carry out Monthly & Quarterly reviews of Gross Stock Value, Service Levels, Inventory Float and Quantities, Usage and other Planning Parameters of Inventory Control Module in ERP system to ensure data accuracy. Take action on Aircraft on Ground (AOG) requirements and coordinate with engineering sections, logistics providers, and external vendors to ensure material and tooling availability. Support periodic audits of inventory parameters and recommend areas for improvement. Assist in data collection for alternate parts advice procedure and class change requests, drafting forms and collating supporting documentation for approval. Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.Long Description Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, logistics, operations, supply chain management, or related field. 2-4 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or procurement.

Responsibilities

Manage the procurement and replenishment of aircraft spares and components to ensure material availability for maintenance operations. Optimize inventory levels through precise forecasting, supplier management, and regular audits of stock parameters.