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Procurement & Supplier Development Associate (Supply Chain)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Mid level$86M raised

ABOUT Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launc…

Skills: Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Development, Commercial Negotiation, Supplier Auditing

AgniKul Cosmos logoAgniKul Cosmos

Site Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Mid level$86M raised

ABOUT Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launc…

Skills: Civil Design, Site Coordination, CAD, Site Supervision, AutoCAD

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Civil Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Mid level$86M raised

ABOUT Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launc…

Skills: Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Engineering Design Software, Technical Drawing Interpretation, IS Codes

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Testing Engineer (Fluid/Structural Systems)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Mid level$86M raised

ABOUT Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launc…

Skills: Hardware Testing, Functional Qualification, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Analysis, Instrumentation and Control

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Procurement & Supplier Development Associate (Supply Chain)

AgniKul Cosmos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Posted 12d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Identify and develop a robust supplier network across aerospace and industrial sectors through extensive factory visits and audits. Negotiate commercial terms and drive cost reductions while resolving supply bottlenecks and quality issues.

Requirements

Requires 0-5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement with a strong ability to understand manufacturing processes and engineering drawings. Candidates must be comfortable with frequent travel and aggressive commercial negotiations in a fast-paced startup environment.

Full job description

ABOUT

Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launchpad (India's first private launchpad). The launch has proven all the new technologies developed by Agnikul and also earned recognition from Honourable Prime Minister of India.

We are not looking for someone who manages purchase orders from a laptop. We are looking for someone who can build supplier networks, negotiate aggressively, reduce costs, and solve sourcing problems on the ground.

If you enjoy visiting factories more than attending meetings, this role is for you.

This Role Is NOT For You If

  • You prefer desk-based procurement.
  • Most of your experience is creating POs, updating ERP systems, or tracking approvals.
  • You are uncomfortable with supplier visits and commercial negotiations.
  • You prefer process management over execution.


RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers across aerospace, automotive, industrial, fabrication, machining, electronics, and related manufacturing sectors.
  • Travel extensively to supplier locations and industrial clusters to assess manufacturing capabilities.
  • Negotiate commercial terms, lead times, payment conditions, tooling costs, and long-term supply agreements.
  • Create competition between suppliers and continuously drive cost reduction opportunities.
  • Build alternate vendor ecosystems to reduce risk and improve supply reliability.
  • Work closely with engineering teams to understand requirements and convert them into sourcing strategies.
  • Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and commercial evaluations.
  • Develop deep understanding of manufacturing processes and cost structures.
  • Resolve supply bottlenecks, quality concerns, and delivery issues directly with vendors.
  • Support rapid scaling of operations through strong supplier relationships and execution.

Requirements

  • 0-5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, vendor development, supply chain.
  • Comfortable spending significant time on supplier visits and factory floors.
  • Strong commercial negotiation skills.
  • Ability to understand manufacturing processes, fabrication, machining, industrial components, and engineering drawings.
  • Proven history of achieving measurable cost reductions.
  • High ownership and willingness to solve problems independently.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience in aerospace, automotive, heavy engineering, industrial manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or defence sectors.
  • Supplier development or vendor audit experience.
  • Understanding of cost estimation and manufacturing economics.


Related keywords

AerospaceAutomotiveFabricationMachiningElectronics ManufacturingDefenceSupply ChainVendor EcosystemCost EstimationManufacturing EconomicsERPSourcing StrategyIndustrial ClustersLower Earth OrbitRockets

About AgniKul Cosmos

LinkedInVisit site

Launch anywhere, anytime, affordably.

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
LinkedIn followers
113,381
Total funding
$86M

At AgniKul, we design, manufacture, test and launch orbital class rockets for micro and nano satellites. We currently work out of the National Center for Combustion R&D at IIT-Madras. Rocket scientists, engineers, ex-bankers and space lawyers are a part of our team. This unique blend of people is one of our biggest strengths. Our goal is to make space affordable for everyone in India. If you are excited about our journey, please reach out to us @ [email protected] & follow us on twitter. https://twitter.com/AgnikulCosmos

Offices: National Center for Combustion R&D, IIT-Madras, 3rd floor, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600036, IN

aerospacelaunch vehiclespropulsionguidance and navigationSpace policyand international supply chainNanotechnologyManufacturingAerospace
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About AgniKul Cosmos

LinkedInVisit site

Launch anywhere, anytime, affordably.

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
LinkedIn followers
113,381
Total funding
$86M

At AgniKul, we design, manufacture, test and launch orbital class rockets for micro and nano satellites. We currently work out of the National Center for Combustion R&D at IIT-Madras. Rocket scientists, engineers, ex-bankers and space lawyers are a part of our team. This unique blend of people is one of our biggest strengths. Our goal is to make space affordable for everyone in India. If you are excited about our journey, please reach out to us @ [email protected] & follow us on twitter. https://twitter.com/AgnikulCosmos

Offices: National Center for Combustion R&D, IIT-Madras, 3rd floor, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600036, IN

aerospacelaunch vehiclespropulsionguidance and navigationSpace policyand international supply chainNanotechnologyManufacturingAerospace
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