Purpose of the Role :

This role is responsible to manage end-to-end purchasing activities for the allocated commodity. The position holder is responsible to on-board strategic vendor partners for part category within DMC and capex targets received from product line with a visibility of achieving cost efficiencies by deploying various cost reduction levers.

Job Responsibility :

1. Strategy Development :

Prepare DMC (Direct Material Cost) and Capex estimation for the upcoming models.

Identify vendors with advance technology, prepare business plan and validation of vendors and initiate vendor empanelment process.

Review SOR on Technical specifications to shortlist vendors.

Review tech specification/ drawing shared by Product development for a particular commodity.

Prepare RFQ document for floating to Vendors & ensure TRSO signoff from SQ.

Analyse quotation received for RFQ.

Prepare Cost Estimate for parts as per TMPV Standard Cost Estimation Process.

Propose a shortlist of most suitable vendors after negotiation.

Recommend SOB for vendors as per organizations long term sourcing strategy.

Obtain internal approval for vendor finalization through sourcing council and release PO.

Monitor and review financial health, operations, IR health, etc. of the suppliers for long-term sustainability.

Identify vendors, which can be groomed as long-term partners for TMPV.

Supplier negotiation – Assess the current situation (Business Environment- External) along with SQ and SCM and tactfully negotiate the terms and conditions with the suppliers.

EVI (Early Vendor Involvement) – develop vendors for critical long lead time items.

Process and Supply chain Optimization by localization of the component by resourcing or by introduction of alternate technologies with the help of vendors

Compare current part with the Proposed change and review the commercial impact

Release of RFQ for the shortlisted list of vendors

Ensure amendment of Purchase orders on the revised pricing

2. Finance Management :

Collaborate with Engineering on cost reduction initiatives through VAVE (Value addition – value-engineering initiatives), change in design or process improvement & Work along with vendors to get optimal advantage

Evaluate vendors to track target cost,



in case of cost escalation / quality issues initiate re-sourcing along with SQ and SCM for identified commodity

Drive cost reduction through Commercial reduction, VAVE, Resourcing & SOB mix

Track market commodity prices for costing references.

Analysis of POGR and CR – CI reports

Analysis and resolution of audit queries

3. People Management :

Effective communication and interaction with the stakeholders to ensure proper process and necessary improvements to achieve optimal performance.

Effective networking with all the internal and external stake holders to ensure required support which is crucial to meet deadlines.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Education : BE/Btech or MBA
- Experience of Purchase Process
- Experience of Supplier Negotiation
- Experience of Should Costing/Zero Based Costing
- Understanding & experience of Cost reduction levers
- Thorough knowledge of manufacturing and surface protection processes
- Understanding of part validation and performance measures
- Knowledge of various raw materials and commercial implications
- Understanding of TMPV audit guidelines, purchasing agreements

Skills & Competencies

- Costing skills
- Negotiation skills
- Financial Acumen
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Performance Management.
- Demonstrates substantial knowledge of electrical technology.
- Able to independently handle procurement of commonly used electronic components.
- Understands the technical specifications of microcontrollers, processors, semiconductors, infotainment and multimedia units and components for driver assist, experience and self drive to purchase components as per product needs.
- Works with empanelled suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts in line with defined quality specifications and TAT.
- Able to negotiate all parts independently with minimal supervision
- Self preparation & leads negotiations with final outcome for the negotiated parts.
- Able to do Zero based costing on his own.




- Able to suggest alternate ways of producing a part which can result in capex saving and consistent quality
- Benchmarking of parts, processes, specifications, suppliers and competition

Tata Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. All recruitment decisions are based strictly on Merit, Role alignment, and Business requirements. It does not solicit or accept any form of payment or gratuity from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Any such request received should be considered fraudulent and reported immediately.

About Tata Motors:

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata group, Tata Motors Limited (BSE: 500570; NSE: TATAMOTORS), a USD 52 billion organization, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses, offering an extensive range of integrated, smart, and e-mobility solutions. With ‘Connecting Aspirations’ at the core of its brand promise, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and ranks among the top three in the passenger vehicles market.

Tata Motors strives to bring current products that captivate the imagination of GenNext customers, fuelled by state-of-the-art design and R&D; centres located in India, the UK, the US, Italy, and South Korea. By focusing on engineering and tech- enabled automotive solutions catering to the future of mobility, the company’s innovation efforts are focused on developing pioneering technologies that are both sustainable and suited to the evolving market and customer aspirations. The company is pioneering India's Electric Vehicle (EV) transition and driving the shift towards sustainable mobility solutions by developing a tailored product strategy, leveraging the synergy between Group companies and playing an active role in liaising with the Government of India in developing the policy framework.

With operations in India, UK, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia, Tata Motors markets its vehicles in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the SAARC countries. As of March 31, 2025, Tata Motors’ operations include 93 consolidated subsidiaries, two joint operations, four joint ventures, and numerous equity-accounted associates, including their subsidiaries, over which the company exercises significant influence.

📌 Senior Manager-Purchase Electricals & Electronics-Purchase & Supply Chain-TMPV (Pune)
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