Space Component Procurement Lead

Work with the brightest minds, including ex-ISRO scientists and global space industry experts, at one of the select few companies in the country pioneering cutting edge EO payloads.

Seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and QA / QC of space-grade components for Earth Observation payloads, ensuring reliable and compliant hardware delivery for mission success.

About KaleidEO

KaleidEO, a subsidiary of SatSure, is an upstream leader in Earth Observation, building a full-stack company from India.As an analytics-first payload innovator, we focus on building next-gen payloads tailored for industry-specific applications.

Our high-resolution, optical, multispectral payloads, equipped with edge computing and wide coverage capabilities, maximize the value generated from every pixel of satellite imagery.

Rooted in SatSure’s legacy of delivering last-mile applications across sectors like Utilities, Aviation, Agriculture, BFSI and Climate Action, KaleidEO offers modular solutions for the entire EO value chain spanning payload development, launch, mission operations, and data analytics.

At KaleidEO, we are committed to shaping the future of Earth Observation and putting Indian space tech on a global map, and we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.

About Roles and Responsibilities :

About Role :

We are seeking an Supply Chain Manager to lead planning and procurement of electronic components along with QA / QC activities for our high-resolution Earth Observation payloads. This role focuses on sourcing space-grade and COTS components, quality assurance and control of space optical hardware development including managing supplier qualification and ensuring compliance with mission-critical quality and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the hardware development cycle with deep understanding of electronics component lifecycles, screening and qualification processes, and will work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure quality and timely availability of reliable hardware for our payloads.

Responsibilities :

• Supply Chain
• Manage cross functional objectives including Stores, Logistics, Quality and Engineering.
• Handle end-to-end logistics including documentation for DGFT-SCOMET, ITAR, REACH and customs requirements.
• ERP Systems Setup : Lead the selection and deployment of an open-source ERP system for procurement and parts tracking.
• Co-ordination with Supplier for issues including Quality reports and risk mitigation
• Internal reports to management for Gap analysis and resolution steps,
• Cost Optimization : Support negotiation efforts with the management to ensure cost-effective sourcing while maintaining quality and schedule adherence.

2. Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Qualifications :

Must have :

Benefits

Interview Process :

No of Positions : 1

Expected Date of Joining : November 2025