Job Description

This role is for one of our clients

Company Name: Sarga Consultants
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Seniority level: Director level

Min Experience: 18 years
Location: Gurugram
JobType: full-time
We are seeking a seasoned

Head of Supply Chain Management (Defence & Aerospace)

to lead the end-to-end supply chain operations for one of the fastest-growing companies in the Robotics and Drones sector. This strategic leadership role is tailored for professionals from the

Defence and Aerospace domain

who bring deep expertise in procurement, logistics, and vendor management, along with a strong understanding of industry-specific standards and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Supply Chain Function:

Oversee the complete supply chain lifecycle -- procurement, sourcing, inventory, logistics, and vendor development -- to ensure operational excellence.

Strategic Sourcing:

Design and implement sourcing strategies tailored to Defence and Aerospace requirements, ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery.

Vendor Development:

Build and sustain strong partnerships with local and national vendors, fostering long-term collaboration and reliability.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

Align supply chain operations with production, quality, and project teams to support on-time project execution.

Compliance & Governance:

Ensure full adherence to Defence and Aerospace procurement regulations, documentation standards, and quality protocols.

Process Optimization:

Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supply chain efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve cost effectiveness.

Leadership & Mentorship:

Lead and mentor SCM teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Operational Oversight:

Monitor supply chain KPIs and provide actionable insights to the leadership team for informed decision-making.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 12-15 years of experience in

Supply Chain Management

, with a significant portion in

Defence and Aerospace

manufacturing or related industries.
Demonstrated success in

procurement and vendor management

within regulated environments.
Proven track record of

stability and leadership

, with an average tenure of 4+ years per organization.
Strong understanding of

Defence procurement policies, standards, and compliances

.
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to

relocate to NCR/Gurugram

and travel frequently to plants and vendor locations.

Skills & Expertise

Supply Chain Strategy Procurement Defence Procurement Vendor Management Logistics Material Planning Strategic Sourcing Cost Optimization Regulatory Compliance

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