Purpose of the Role

The role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability of maintenance spares, repair and service support for manufacturing and utility equipment across the plant. The incumbent will drive spare parts planning, inventory optimization, vendor development, techno-commercial negotiations, repair management, import substitution, cost reduction initiatives, and breakdown support while ensuring compliance with statutory and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance Spares Planning, Procurement & Inventory Management

- Prepare and manage annual budgets for machinery spares across manufacturing and utility functions.
- Plan and allocate budgets based on historical consumption, criticality, and future maintenance requirements.
- Collaborate closely with maintenance teams to evaluate and process spare part requirements.
- Standardize and optimize spare inventories through part rationalization and technical evaluation.
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimum Min-Max stock levels for critical and high-value spares.
- Ensure timely procurement and availability of spares to support preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Coordinate urgent material requirements during equipment breakdowns and arrange service engineer support when required.
- Manage repairs, refurbishment, and calibration requirements for maintenance equipment and spares.
- Facilitate inter-plant material transfers through STOs (Stock Transfer Orders).
- Import substitution
- Alternate source development
- Spare repairs and refurbishments
- Vendor rationalization initiatives
- Conduct techno-commercial evaluations and negotiations with suppliers and service providers.
- Manage RFx activities and support annual price settlement processes in coordination with purchasing teams.
- Create and interpret engineering drawings for locally developed spare parts.
- Track budget utilization and highlight deviations with corrective recommendations.

2. New Projects & Capacity Expansion Support

- Support greenfield, brownfield, and expansion projects by planning spare part requirements during project commissioning.
- Review equipment layouts, Bills of Material (BOMs), and OEM recommendations.
- Critical spares
- Consumables
- Insurance spares
- Capital spares
- Obtain quotations and evaluate supplier proposals.
- Generate part numbers and coordinate procurement activities for project-related requirements.
- Ensure timely procurement and availability of project spares before production ramp-up.
- Provide technical inputs related to mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems of manufacturing equipment.

3. Vendor Development & Technical Support

- Develop and maintain a solid supplier network for maintenance spares and repair services.
- Identify alternate suppliers to minimize procurement risks and improve supply continuity.
- Work closely with OEMs on spare availability, lifecycle management, obsolescence planning, and technical upgrades.




- Support maintenance teams in root cause analysis of recurring breakdowns and recommend sustainable solutions.

4. Compliance, Statutory Requirements & Audits

- Ensure procurement and utilization of materials in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Support statutory compliance related to weights & measures and other applicable regulations.
- Maintain documentation related to calibration, equipment compliance, statutory records, and safety requirements.
- Participate in internal, external, customer, and certification audits.
- Track and close audit observations and non-conformities within defined timelines.

5. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

- Lead Kaizen, Value Engineering, and Productivity Improvement initiatives.
- Drive inventory reduction without compromising plant uptime.
- Analyze spare consumption patterns and maintenance data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Implement initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability, spare availability, and maintenance effectiveness.

Key Stakeholder Interactions

Internal Stakeholders

- Shop Heads - Spares consumption, budget adherence, inventory status, and statutory compliance.
- Maintenance Heads - Breakdown support, service requirements, spare planning, and repair activities.
- CMS Head - Budget reviews, project updates, urgent requirements, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Purchase Team - Procurement status, supplier coordination, RFx activities, and expediting critical requirements.
- Finance Team - Budget management, invoice clearances, and financial compliance.
- Technical Services & Manufacturing Teams - Material handling compliance and process improvement initiatives.
- HR & Training Teams - Capability building and technical training requirements.

External Stakeholders

- OEMs & Machine Manufacturers - Technical support, obsolescence management, upgrades, and critical spare sourcing.
- Suppliers & Service Providers - Spare procurement, equipment servicing, repairs, and breakdown support.
- Government & Regulatory Authorities - Statutory approvals, compliance requirements, and license renewals.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.

Experience

- 05-15 years of experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, Auto Ancillary, Engineering, or Industrial Operations.

Functional Expertise

- Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, maintenance systems, and spare parts management.
- Hands-on exposure to machine components, maintenance practices, and industrial utilities.




- Experience in maintenance procurement, inventory control, supplier management, and cost optimization.
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, material selection, heat treatment processes, and dimensional systems.
- Proficiency in SAP MM and PM modules.
- Experience in managing critical breakdowns and maintenance support activities.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Maintenance Spares Planning & Inventory Management
- Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development
- Techno-Commercial Negotiation
- SAP MM & PM Modules
- Cost Reduction & Import Substitution
- Equipment Reliability & Breakdown Analysis
- Project Spares Planning
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication & Influencing Skills
- Regulatory & Compliance Management
- Continuous Improvement & Kaizen
- Adaptability and Execution Excellence

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 new 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 - Maintenance Spares Planning & Procurement (Gujarat)
🏢 TataMotors
📍 Gujarat