Senior Executive – Purchase & Stores | Aviation MRO

About Tata Advanced Systems Limited

Tata Advanced Systems Limited is a prominent aerospace and defence company in India, specializing in aircraft manufacturing, aerostructures, avionics, defense systems, and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) services. Located in Bangalore, their MRO facility is equipped with top-tier infrastructure and technologies, supporting military aircraft maintenance with adherence to global quality standards.

Role Overview

We seek a skilled Senior Executive for Purchase & Stores to manage procurement and inventory functions at our Aerospace MRO center. This role demands end-to-end handling of purchasing, inventory management, SAP transactions, vendor engagement, and ensuring timely availability of materials to support aircraft maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of aircraft spares, tools, consumables, and related services per operations needs.
• Issue Requests for Quotations, collect bids, prepare comparative analyses, and assist in vendor selection.
• Generate and administer Purchase Orders using SAP MM module.
• Monitor procurement progress and coordinate prompt delivery with suppliers.
• Liaise with Finance for invoice clearance and vendor payments.
• Oversee receipt, inspection, proper storage, tagging, and issuance of aircraft components and consumables.
• Execute SAP MM transactions including Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), Goods Issues (GI), stock transfers, and inventory adjustments.
• Carry out cycle counts and physical stock verifications to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure traceability of materials and monitor shelf life of controlled items and bonded stores.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Planning, Quality, and Finance teams to ensure seamless material supply.
• Maintain procurement and inventory records compliant with aviation quality standards.
• Assist with internal and external audits as required.
• Generate management information system (MIS) reports using SAP tools and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma holders in Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, Production, Automobile or related fields with 10–12 years of experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent with 6–8 years of relevant experience.
• Previous exposure to Purchase and/or Stores operations.
• Background in Aviation, Aerospace, Defence, or MRO sectors is advantageous.
• Proficiency in SAP MM module is essential.
• Familiarity with aircraft spares, inventory management, and warehouse procedures is preferred.