Executive Vendor Development

• The Vendor Development Executive will support the Manager Vendor Development in identifying evaluating onboarding and developing suppliers for aerospace-grade components and subsystems for UAVs eVTOLs and other unmanned platforms. The role will focus on strengthening the supply chain ecosystem enabling Strategic Sourcing BOM indigenisation cost optimization and compliance with aerospace quality standards.
  
  Key Responsibilities

• Research shortlist and connect with potential suppliers for precision machining structural propulsion electrical avionics and composite components.
  
• Conduct preliminary capability studies facility visits and supplier registration processes.
  
• Assist in NDA execution documentation and onboarding compliance checks.
  

• Support audits for technical capability certifications and compliance (AS9100D ISO NADCAP DGCA CEMILAC).
  
• Prepare supplier evaluation reports and scorecards for review by the Manager.
  
• Monitor initial supplier trial runs prototypes and First Article Inspections (FAI).
  
  

• Collect RFQs from suppliers consolidate quotations and assist in cost comparisons.
  
• Support cost benchmarking studies and VA/VE initiatives.
  
• Prepare costing sheets and provide analysis for supplier negotiations.
  
  

• Track supplier delivery timelines OTIF (On-Time In-Full) compliance and NCR (Non-Conformance Report) status.
  
• Update and maintain vendor performance dashboards and databases.
  
• Assist in driving corrective actions and follow-ups with suppliers.
  
  

• Work closely with Engineering Quality and Production teams to align supplier deliverables with project needs.
  
• Support engineering change management (ECN) activities involving suppliers.
  
• Coordinate with Finance for PR/PO tracking and vendor payment documentation.
  
  

• Maintain vendor master database and all associated records (audits certifications scorecards).
  
• Prepare weekly reports on supplier status RFQ progress and vendor issues.
  
• Assist Manager in preparing MIS and Board review reports for Procurement & Vendor Development.
  
  

Requirements

• B.E. / in Mechanical / Aerospace / Production Engineering.
  
• 25 years of experience in vendor development supplier quality or sourcing (aerospace automotive Tier-1 or defence manufacturing preferred).
  
• Exposure to manufacturing processes like CNC/VMC machining sheet metal plastic injection Molding composites or aerospace Assembly.
  
• Familiarity with PPAP FAIR APQP and FAI documentation is desirable.
  
• Basic understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP Odoo Oracle or similar).
  

• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  
• Good analytical and costing skills.
  
• Documentation and reporting skills (Excel PowerPoint Google Sheets).
  
• Strong interpersonal and vendor communication skills.
  
• Ability to travel for supplier audits and plant visits.
  
• Team player with a proactive problem-solving attitude.