airbound - Global Supply Manager

Hoskote, Bangalore, Karnataka , India3w ago

In Office Mid APAC Logistics Airlines Supply Chain Manager Reporting

Requirements

• 4–6 years in strategic sourcing, global supply management, or commodity management • Outstanding negotiation skills backed by comprehensive global supply ecosystem fluency (tier-1 producers, capacity, raw material pricing, trade policy/export controls) and an existing network of suppliers, mills, converters, distributors, agents, and freight partners you can call on directly • Mechanical or technical acumen strong enough to negotiate on manufacturing process and design fundamentals, not just price. BE/BTech in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent • Ability to toggle between strategic thinking and detail, and comfort executing independently in a dynamic, high-pressure environment • Experience in aerospace, automotive, or heavy industrial manufacturing, or cross-border sourcing under regulatory constraint • Ideally from a fast-paced startup, a hardware-centric company, or a complex manufacturing environment where you owned both the deal and the delivery • Work location: Hoskote, Bangalore (Headquarters)

Responsibilities

• Supplier Strategy & Cost Negotiation • Own supplier selection and sourcing across mechanical, composite, and electronic commodities, building a diversified long-term roadmap while negotiating cost-down curves, multi-part/multi-year deals, and quarterly pricing cycles that give us leverage as volumes scale • Build should-cost models to challenge quotes line by line, partnering with engineering to intercept cost at the design stage and qualify alternate processes for real savings • Risk, Compliance & Executive Reporting • Own supply risk on constrained inputs — mapping single-source exposure, lead-time risk, and navigating export controls, licensing, and import compliance • Own cost roadmaps and supplier performance reporting, presenting sourcing decisions and cost positions to leadership and investors with scrutiny-ready analysis

Benefits

• 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” • In-office role, working alternate Saturdays. • READY TO TAKE OFF? • Scam Notice: Beware of impersonators collecting fees for interviews & jobs at Airbound (Opendrone Private Limited) Please do not make any payments and report any such incidents to us at [email protected] .