Senior Engineer/ Assistant Manager - Buyer Vendor Tooling

Key Responsibilities

1. Tooling Procurement Vendor Management

• Manage procurement of stamping tooling and fixtures from external vendors while ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to quality and engineering standards.

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, lead time, and technical competence for tooling projects.

• Coordinate with suppliers on tool design, manufacturing schedules, and readiness status.

2. Cost Analysis Negotiation

• Analyze cost from RGC/NGC sources and benchmark against project targets.

• Challenge suppliers on technical and commercial aspects to achieve optimized cost.

• Prepare cost comparison sheets, negotiation strategies, and approval documents.

3. Tool Readiness Project Support

• Support commodity teams in ensuring timely tool readiness at supplier locations.

• Track project timelines and resolve bottlenecks to support NPD and production requirements.

• Conduct periodic reviews, audits, and follow-ups with vendors.

4. Tool Condition Monitoring

• Assess tool health regularly to identify refurbishment or maintenance requirements.

• Coordinate tool refurbishment activities with vendors to ensure tool life and quality.

• Maintain tool lifecycle documentation and update tool maintenance records.

5. Software Technical Documentation

• Work on SAP for purchase requisitions, tool tracking, and documentation.

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint.

• Maintain accurate project documentation including technical specs, approvals, and commercial summaries.

6. Management Reporting

• Present commercial and technical outcomes to top management for approval.

• Communicate project status, risks, and next steps to leadership.

• Provide timely updates on tool readiness, cost savings, and vendor performance.

Areas of Responsibility

• Tooling Procurement Vendor Development

• Cost Engineering Negotiation

• Tool Readiness NPD Support

• Tool Health Monitoring Refurbishment

• Project Documentation Reporting

• Cross-functional Coordination (Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Commodity Teams)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• Certification in procurement, cost engineering, or tooling technology is an added advantage.

Work Experience

• 4–8 years of experience in Tooling Procurement, Vendor Development, or Manufacturing Tooling Management.

• Experience with stamping tools, fixtures, sheet metal tooling, or automotive tooling preferred.

• Proven experience working with suppliers on cost, timelines, and technical requirements.