About this role
About Airbound
Our mission is to make a world where everyone has access to delivery. Where goods move as freely as information moves today.
This is possible. Today the cost of moving on a scooter is ₹2/km. That’s the cost of moving a 150kg mass from point A to B. We’re bringing that mass down to less than 5kgs, concurrently bringing the cost down to 10 paise/km. This is how we make deliveries a reality. This is how we create a world where we’re doing billions of deliveries per day.
The tech is not there. The current cost of drone delivery is ₹100/km. We need to completely redefine the way things are done here. We’re building the world’s most efficient aircraft from the ground-up, and scaling that up to beyond anything the aerospace sector has ever seen. This cannot be an iterative process. We have to tear down all conventions and build everything up from scratch.
To do this, we need nothing less than the best engineers. The ones who care about building something fundamentally different, who are deeply curious about understanding the fundamentals of everything they’re working on, who are dreamers that believe in the impossible.
About the Role
We are building something that hasn't existed before. This role owns our supply chain resilience.
You'll work directly with engineering and operations, owning the end-to-end procurement process. You're a procurement generalist with a keen eye for logistics and inventory management for parts which involve understanding the technology as well. You know how to track parts, manage vendor relationships, and anticipate supply needs to ensure we are never out of stock.
Key Responsibilities
- Vendor Management
Own the full vendor lifecycle: identify, vet, and onboard reliable partners. You will lead rigorous contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, establish and monitor performance KPIs, and proactively resolve any quality or delivery disputes to maintain supply continuity.
- Procurement Strategy
Develop and execute sourcing strategies based on deep cost analysis and spend management. You will continuously assess the market to identify potential supply risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure long-term resilience for our unique components.
- Inventory Planning
You will manage safety stock levels, optimize lead times, and balance inventory turnover to ensure critical components are always available without excessive capital tie-up.
- Operational Coordination
Act as the central link between R&D, manufacturing, and production teams to align procurement with engineering milestones. You will also coordinate closely with logistics partners to streamline inbound freight and ensure timely delivery to our facilities.
- Data & Reporting
flawless accuracy in purchase orders and procurement records. You will track key supply chain metrics, report on budget adherence, and use data-driven insights to identify opportunities for further cost savings and process improvements.
Qualifications
5 to 8 years of professional experience with a proven mix of strategic sourcing and day-to-day operational buying. This experience should ideally come from a fast-paced startup, a hardware-centric company, or a complex manufacturing environment.
You have deep sourcing knowledge in at least two of these -
- Mechanical parts such as fasteners, moulds, gears, actuators
- Avionics/electronics
- Composites - such fabric, consumables, resins etc.
You possess sharp negotiation skills and the ability to interpret complex data to make informed procurement decisions.
A rigorous problem-solving mindset with extreme attention to detail. You thrive in high-pressure, dynamic environments and are comfortable executing tasks independently while navigating the complexities of a scaling supply chain.
Bonus if you've worked in aerospace, automotive, or heavy industrial logistics.
Work location: Hoskote, Bangalore (Headquarters)
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered
- Relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend to ease your commute
- Advanced salary credit to support you when you need it
“A driven, passionate team where you’ll have room to grow and thrive - this is more than just a job, it’s a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up”
Work Schedule:
- In-office role, working alternate Saturdays.
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