Procurement Operation Specialist (Contract)

Company Overview

Cyient is a global provider of engineering, data analytics, networks, and operations solutions. We collaborate with clients to solve problems and deliver measurable benefits across aerospace, telecom, energy, and other industries with 12,500+ associates in 38 locations worldwide.

Job Summary

This role supports aerospace procurement operations by managing end-to-end direct procurement activities, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and strong supplier partnerships to meet customer business needs. This is a 1 year contract role and possible for extension depending on customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers to specify quality, quantity, and delivery schedules to meet project requirements
• Schedule, arrange, and follow up on logistics to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of materials
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted supply continuity
• Standardize the DIEN process in SAP and collaborate with Repair and Finance teams to implement it effectively
• Manage SAP procurement processes including PR, PO, GR, and invoice processing integrated with MRO applications
• Review supplier invoices for GST and indirect tax accuracy and support Finance with audit and compliance documentation
• Collaborate with customers, project teams, and cross-functional teams to define scope, deliverables, resources, budget, and timelines for new initiatives
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for revenue and billing processes across multiple business units
• Read and interpret aerospace component engineering and stage drawings to support procurement decisions
• Adapt quickly to evolving internal and external customer business needs
• Work independently to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Prepare and maintain procurement reports and tracking to support decision-making

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or MRO (Maintenance Repair Overhaul) procurement
• Awareness of aerospace quality requirements and export control regulations for international trade
• Experience supporting regional procurement across multiple countries
• Strong knowledge of aero-engine components and MRO processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline Or Higher Diploma in Supply Chain or Business Administration
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of direct procurement experience, experience in the aerospace or MRO (Maintenance Repair Overhaul) industry