Deputy Manager/Manager-Purchase Tooling

Role & responsibilities :

Tooling Procurement & Sourcing

• Identify, evaluate, and develop tooling suppliers for plastic injection molds and related manufacturing tools.
• Manage RFQ (Request for Quotation) activities, cost comparison, supplier negotiation, and finalization of tooling orders.
• Ensure procurement of molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and auxiliary tooling at optimum cost, quality, and delivery terms.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and audits for tooling vendors.

New Project Tool Development

• Coordinate with Engineering, Design, Program Management, and Tool Makers for new tool development activities.
• Monitor tool manufacturing progress and ensure on-time tool completion as per project milestones.
• Participate in Technical Reviews, Tool Design Reviews, Tool Trials, and Validation activities.
• Track APQP requirements related to tooling development.

Cost Management

• Negotiate tooling costs, commercial terms, and payment milestones with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering and alternate supplier development.
• Prepare tooling investment proposals and cost-benefit analyses.

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with tool makers and plastic commodity suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Development (QCDD) parameters.
• Resolve commercial and technical issues with suppliers to avoid project delays.

Tool Maintenance & Asset Management

• Maintain tooling inventory and records, including tool ownership and asset tracking.
• Coordinate with suppliers and production teams for tool modifications, repairs, refurbishment, and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure proper documentation of tool transfers, validation reports, and tooling history.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure tooling suppliers comply with automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Support PPAP, trial runs, mold validation, and production readiness activities.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and customer requirements.