Assistant Manager – Automation Procurement

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About Tata Electronics

Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd., a key player in the global electronics manufacturing industry, is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group established in 2020. With expertise in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services, we serve global customers through an integrated electronics and semiconductor value chain. Employing over 65,000 people across Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, we are committed to fostering a socioeconomic impact by empowering women in our workforce and supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports, and livelihoods.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time release of purchase orders (POs) and forecasts to suppliers.
• Secure timely receipt of project schedules/Gantt charts.
• Follow up on automation deliverables to meet mutually agreed Gantt chart timelines and program need-by dates.
• Establish a panel of empaneled vendors for repetitive customized requirements, adhering to POC approval and OKR norms.
• Identify and develop alternate vendors to localize imports.
• Provide technical guidance to vendors during manufacturing and debugging challenges.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with cross-functional team (CFT) support from other departments.
• Ensure all supporting documents (e.g., invoices, FAT closure, quality-related) are provided during delivery.
• Monitor open PO progress, updating Goods Received Note (GRN) status daily.
• Ensure timely vendor payments as per PO terms, with daily reviews alongside the Finance team.
• Identify and implement cost reduction strategies for automation development, emphasizing value engineering.

Essential Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of supply chain management.
• Proficiency in cost analysis and risk assessment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

  or

  B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience Level

• Diploma Holders:

  14–15 years of relevant experience.

• B.E./B.Tech Graduates:

  8–10 years of relevant experience.