Procurement Executive

About the Company

Rekise Marine is building autonomous ships and submarines that operate in the world's most hostile environments. We're executing India's flagship autonomous submarine project the Jalkapi XLAUV on order from the Indian Navy.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery timelines and maintain daily/weekly contact with vendors to track progress
• Proactively identify delays in machining, fabrication, or inspection and escalate with corrective action
• Source precision CNC & VMC machined components, fabricated parts, and specialized job works
• Identify, evaluate, and develop vendors capable of meeting defense-grade standards
• Ensure end-to-end material traceability including Mill Test Certificates (MTC) and heat numbers
• Review mandatory quality documents such as NDT reports, tensile/hardness tests, and CMM inspection reports
• Read and interpret technical drawings, tolerances, welding symbols, and surface finish requirements
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery commitments

Requirements

• B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical with relevant experience
• 2-5 years of experience in technical procurement, preferably in defense, aerospace, or precision manufacturing
• Strong understanding of CNC Turning & VMC Milling processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, welding symbols, and surface finish specifications
• Knowledge of coatings and surface treatments such as Anodizing and passivation
• Understanding of quality documentation including MTC, test certificates, and NDT reports
• Proficiency in Excel for procurement tracking and analysis
• Strong negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of quality systems and defense QA documentation practices
• Familiarity with naval and defense procurement procedures and audit requirements
• Knowledge of NDT standards (UT, MPI, DPT) and inspection protocols