Supply Chain Engineer

Supply Chain Engineer:

XDLINX Space Labs is a Hyderabad-based firm that designs, manufactures, assembles, and launches nano, mico, and tiny satellites for both strategic and commercial users throughout the globe. This remarkable team at XDLINX Space Labs is made up of young professionals with extensive training and expertise, seasoned business executives, and creative thinkers who are all driven to develop and produce innovative space solutions. The company's foundation is thus a strong culture of results, curiosity, and hunger.

The organisation is currently working on a significant expansion plan and is seeking a qualified Supply Chain Engineer to assist with sourcing and procurement tasks to support business operations.

If you want a typical 9-5 job, this is not the place for you.

You do not need to meet 100% of the preferred qualifications to be considered. We encourage anyone who meets the basic qualifications and is interested in the role to apply we are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated people to join our team, and want the opportunity to talk to you!

Since India has recently opened up the economy to private enterprises, there is a lot of room for future growth. This is your chance if you would like to participate in this growth plan. We welcome anyone who meets the basic qualifications and is interested in the position to apply; we are searching for enthusiastic, driven individuals to join our team and would want to speak with you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, based on their technical capabilities, customer feed backs, orders executed, post sales services, turn-over, and ability to meet stringent space requirements.
• Converting user requirements into RFPs/ tenders, tender floating and evaluating the offers based on competitive bidding.
• Finalising the contracts / purchase orders after negotiate contractual terms and conditions, pricing, and post sales services.
• Documentation of all the relevant material end-to-end.
• Interacting with vendors / suppliers for timely delivery of items as per the specifications and managing any deviations to the contracts.
• Conduct regular vendor evaluations and performance reviews to drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Coordinate domestic and international logistics for components and subsystrems, from initial supplier transport to delivery at production sites.
• Manage the logistics of mission-critical and sensitive components, which may require specific handling, storage, and traceability.
• Monitor shipment schedules and track delivery status, coordinating with carriers and freight forwarders to ensure on-time arrival of materials.
• Proactively identify and resolve logistics issues, including delivery delays, damage, and customs complications, communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Develop, maintain, and update standardized documentation procedures for sourcing, logistics, and inventory to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with inventory and warehouse teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure the right parts are available at the right time to support production.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and adherence to stringent quality standards

Required skills and qualifications

• Shall be minimum a graduate from a recognised university (engineering degree is an added advantage)
• 5-6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, logistics, budgeting, ideally within the Space, Aerospace & Defence or related sectors.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of supply chain specialists, providing guidance on daily tasks, career development, and complex problem-solving.
• Strong knowledge of international trade, customs procedures, and export/import regulations and Payments.
• Strong understanding of space industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements, including material traceability and supplier audit procedures
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management tools. Experience with data analysis and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are often desired.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex supply chain challenges under tight deadlines.
• Manage all supply chain-related documentation, including purchase orders, quality agreements, shipping manifests, and customs declarations
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and cross-functional team