Vendor Development Manager

You will be joining Hongyi JIG Rapid Technologies Co., Ltd. as a Purchase Manager, responsible for overseeing procurement and supplier management for injection moulds. You must possess a strong technical understanding of injection moulds, excel in supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and collaborate effectively with engineering, quality, and project teams to ensure efficient procurement. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and executing procurement strategies for injection moulds and tooling, estimating accurate mould costs, conducting cost analysis, comparing supplier quotes, and ensuring competitive pricing. You will also be tasked with identifying, evaluating, and onboarding reliable mould manufacturers in China and India, building strong relationships with vendors, and enforcing quality standards and delivery timelines. Furthermore, you will be responsible for placing purchase orders according to project schedules, monitoring supplier progress, coordinating with project managers and engineers, resolving any order discrepancies, delays, or quality issues, and ensuring compliance with quality and engineering specifications. Additionally, you will maintain accurate procurement records in SETU ERP for complete tracking. To be successful in this role, you should possess a Diploma/Degree in Plastic Moulding Technology from recognized institutions, along with 8-10 years of experience in New Product Development and Vendor management with Product Design agencies and injection moulds manufacturers. Proficiency in DFM, Moldflow, tool design, tool manufacturing, project management, plastic injection moulding processes, and CAD software such as Unigraphics and Visi CAD is essential. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, proactive cost optimization approach, and the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment are also required.,