Senior Executive – Purchase & Stores | Aviation MRO

Tata Advanced Systems Limited · Bangalore, India

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is a significant player in aerospace and defence solutions in India. Tata Advanced Systems offers a comprehensive range of integrated solutions across Aerostructures & Aeroengines, Airborne Platforms & Systems, Defence & Security, and Land Mobility. With the requisite capabilities, resources and scale, Tata Advanced Systems is equipped to deliver end-to-end solutions across the aerospace and defence value chain—from design, engineering and manufacturing to full platform assembly, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and lifecycle support. Its portfolio spans satellites, missiles, radars, unmanned aerial systems, artillery systems, command and control systems, optronics, homeland security and protected mobility solutions, as well as aircrafts and helicopters

We are looking for an experienced Senior Executive – Purchase & Stores to support procurement and stores operations for our Aerospace MRO facility. The role involves managing procurement activities, inventory control, SAP transactions, vendor coordination, and ensuring timely material availability to support aircraft maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase

• Execute procurement of aircraft spares, tools, consumables, and services as per operational requirements.
• Float RFQs, obtain quotations, prepare comparative statements, and support vendor selection.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP MM.
• Track procurement status and coordinate timely deliveries with suppliers.
• Coordinate with Finance for invoice processing and vendor payments.

Stores & Inventory

• Manage receipt, inspection, storage, tagging, and issue of aircraft materials and consumables.
• Perform SAP MM transactions including GRN, Goods Issue (GI), stock transfers, and inventory updates.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory verification.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure material traceability.
• Monitor shelf-life-controlled items and bonded stores.

Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate with Maintenance, Planning, Quality, and Finance teams for uninterrupted material support.
• Maintain procurement and inventory documentation in line with aviation quality standards.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Prepare MIS reports using SAP and MS Excel.

Education

• Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Aeronautical / Production / Automobile or related discipline with 10–12 years of relevant experience , OR
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Aeronautical / Production / Industrial Engineering or equivalent with 6–8 years of relevant experience .

Experience

• Experience in Purchase and/or Stores operations.
• Aviation, Aerospace, Defence, or MRO industry experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SAP MM is mandatory.
• Knowledge of aircraft spares, inventory control, and warehouse operations is preferred.