Raghu Vamsi Aerospace, Hyderabad is part of the Raghu Vamsi Group, a precision aerospace and industrial machining organisation. The Group manufactures complex, close-tolerance components for global OEMs and Tier-1 customers across Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Industrial sectors.

Role Purpose

The Manager / Senior Manager – Supply Chain & Raw Materials will be responsible for ensuring reliable, cost-effective and compliant sourcing of raw materials, tools and consumables – with particular criticality around specialty materials used in aerospace-grade manufacturing – in support of production schedules across the Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Industrial businesses. The role calls for strong material and market knowledge, sharp negotiation ability and the maturity to operate in a fast-paced, precision-manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end planning and procurement of raw materials, cutting tools and consumables required for aerospace, oil & gas and industrial production programs.
Take particular ownership of specialty and critical materials – ensuring uninterrupted, compliant supply given their long lead times and criticality to production.
Develop and manage a robust, qualified supplier base across raw materials, tooling and consumables, ensuring adherence to certifications, traceability and industry/customer specifications.
Partner with Planning, Engineering, Quality and Production teams to translate production schedules into accurate material and tooling requirement plans, avoiding stock-outs and minimising excess/obsolete inventory.
Lead sourcing strategy for critical and long-lead-time items, including dual-sourcing, forward buying and risk mitigation for supply volatility (price, availability, market constraints).
Negotiate pricing, contracts and long-term supply agreements with mills, distributors, tooling vendors and service centres to secure cost, quality and delivery commitments.
Ensure all incoming material and tooling is accompanied by correct certification and drive compliance with AS9100 / NADCAP and customer quality requirements.
Monitor and report on cost trends, lead times, supplier performance (OTIF, quality, responsiveness) and inventory health; drive corrective actions where required.
Identify and implement cost-reduction and value-engineering opportunities in sourcing without compromising quality or delivery.
Build contingency and business-continuity plans for critical material and tooling supply, including alternate sources and safety stock strategies.
Mentor and develop a small team of buyers/planners; instil discipline in forecasting, PO management and supplier governance.

Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent; a specific specialisation is not essential – strong, relevant industry experience matters more than the degree stream.
12–18 years of experience in raw material / tooling & consumables sourcing and supply chain management, with a significant portion in aerospace, defence, oil & gas or other precision/regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong, demonstrable working knowledge of specialty materials used in aerospace-grade manufacturing, along with raw materials, cutting tools and consumables more broadly – including sourcing markets, forms and certification requirements.
Prior exposure to similar industries – aerospace component manufacturing, oil & gas equipment, or other precision engineering sectors – with an established supplier network.
Sound understanding of AS9100, NADCAP and customer-specific material and quality requirements; experience with material traceability and certification management.
Sharp, proven negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts, long-term agreements and price/lead-time risk.
Smart, sharp and commercially astute, with strong analytical and planning capability; comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision-making.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Production and Finance.
High personal integrity, ownership and a proactive, hands-on approach suited to a growing, high-precision manufacturing environment.

What the Role Offers

The opportunity to build and shape a critical supply chain function for a fast-growing aerospace and precision manufacturing group, working closely with senior leadership and gaining exposure across the Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Industrial businesses.

Manager / Senior Manager Supply Chain & Raw Materials