Role & responsibilities :

Tooling Procurement & Sourcing
- Source and procure plastic injection molds, gauges, fixtures, checking fixtures, assembly jigs, and related tooling.
- Manage RFQ (Request for Quotation) process for new tooling requirements.
- Evaluate supplier quotations based on cost, quality, capacity, technical capability, and delivery commitments.
- Conduct commercial negotiations and finalize tooling contracts and purchase orders.
- Ensure competitive sourcing and cost optimization initiatives.

Supplier Management
- Identify, develop, and qualify tooling suppliers for automotive plastic components.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
- Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments.
- Coordinate with suppliers for tooling modifications, maintenance, engineering changes, and capacity enhancement.

Project & Tool Development Management
- Work closely with Product Development, Engineering, Program Management, and Quality teams during recent product launches.




- Track tooling development activities from design approval to tool trials and PPAP readiness.
- Ensure adherence to project timelines and milestone tracking.
- Support mold flow analysis reviews, design discussions, and technical feasibility assessments.

Cost Management
- Prepare cost breakdown analysis for tooling investments.
- Drive VA/VE initiatives and productivity improvements.
- Monitor tooling budgets and maintain investment records.
- Support annual cost reduction programs and sourcing strategies.

Quality & Compliance
- Ensure tooling meets automotive quality standards and customer requirements.
- Support APQP, PPAP, and supplier quality processes.
- Manage engineering changes (ECN/ECR) impacting tooling.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and automotive industry standards.

Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain tooling database, contracts, drawings, purchase orders, and technical specifications.
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📌 Sr. Manager-Purchase Tooling (Pune)
🏢 Tata AutoComp
📍 Pune