Purpose of the Role The Purchase Manager – Automotive Electronics is responsible for the strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, supplier development, and program management of electronic components & modules used across vehicle programs.

The role ensures cost competitiveness, quality, technology readiness, and supply continuity and supplier relationship management for all assigned commodities.

Job Responsibility a.Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management i.Develop and execute sourcing strategies for electronics parts (including but not limited to Power electronics, vehicle electronics, body electronics) and other critical modules as and when required.

ii.Conduct and Evaluate supplier assessments Advance technologies, prepare business plan, map the complete value chain, make techno-commercial comparison and initiate vendor empanelment process.

iii.Maintain long-term supplier relationships and drive joint/directed technology development initiatives.

b.RFQ and Cost Management i.Lead RFI/RFQ and SOR for new programs and running changes on documentation, cross-functional supplier evaluation and commercial analysis.

ii.Conduct detailed cost breakdown (should‑cost), benchmarking, cost variance analysis, should cost and drive cost reduction initiatives for meeting the program cost targets.

iii.Negotiate piece price, NRE/tooling, warranty terms, payment terms, and long-term agreements and nominate supplier within the target timelines.

iv.Lead the cost optimization exercise through commercial levers.

v.Present sourcing recommendations and business cases to management and CFT forums.

Program Management & Cross‑Functional Collaboration i.Prepare DMC (Direct Material Cost) and Capex estimation for the upcoming models and parts aligned with Cost Engg team.

ii.Ensure collaboration with internal stakeholders to align on the Purchase Deliverables on Supplier nomination iii.Prepare Budget inputs for each FY and manage provisions on monthly basis.

Risk Management & Compliance i.Develop risk mitigation plans related to semiconductor shortages, geopolitical risks, logistics exposure, single‑source dependencies, and quality concerns.

ii.Monitor compliance for ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity), IATF 16949, and export controls.





iii.Ensure supplier alignment with ESG, sustainability, and supply chain transparency requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Market Intelligence i.Keep abreast of emerging trends in EV electronics, zonal controllers, ADAS, telematics, high‑performance computing, battery management electronics.

ii.Conduct competitive analysis, supplier benchmarking, and cost trend monitoring.

iii.Identify opportunities for localization, VA/VE, platform consolidation, and cost optimization.

Stakeholder Profiles & Nature of Interactions a.Internal i.Engineering ii.Product Line iii.Supply Chain Management iv.Supplier Quality v.Finance vi.Production and Operations b.External i.Suppliers and Vendors

Desired Candidate Profile a.Education BE/B TechinElectronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation b.Work Experience 5-10 years c.Strong understanding of ECUs, communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), microcontrollers, semiconductors, sensors, and EV power electronics.

d.Experience with should‑costing, contract negotiation, supplier development, and global sourcing.

e.Hands-on knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DVP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and automotive development cycles.

f.Proficiency with SAP/ERP, cost modeling tools, and procurement analytics.

Skills & Competencies a.Robust commercial acumen with ability to perform detailed cost breakdowns b.Knowledge of automotive electronics manufacturing processes c.Understanding of global semiconductor and electronics supply chains d.Experience in supplier audits & technical reviews e.Costing of Products, Capex Estimation & Cost Monitoring f.Understanding of Zero-based costing g.Supplier Relationship Management





Behavioral Skills a.Excellent negotiation & communication skills b.Cross-functional collaboration c.Analytical & decision-making capability d.Project management & stakeholder management e.High ownership and ability to influence without authority

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 EV Purchase – Systems (Pune)
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