Manager / Senior Manager Supply Chain & Raw Materials

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.