Purchase

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited; Nashik District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited in Nashik invites applications for an Asst / Deputy Manager - Purchase (Plastic Commodities). The role focuses on strategic sourcing of plastic components for automotive applications and requires strong supplier development, cost modeling, and negotiations capabilities.

The incumbent will lead RFQ processes, localization efforts, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations to ensure best-in-class cost,

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of should-costing, cost modeling, and tooling investments.
• Strong understanding of polymers and plastics processing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and manage RFQ, supplier selection, and onboarding.
• Procurement of Injection Molded, Insert Molded, Over-Molded, Blow Molded, and Composite Components.
• Lead cost optimization projects including Should Costing and ZBC.
• Lead commercial negotiations, tooling investments, and localization initiatives.
• Manage supplier contracts, performance, capacity planning, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Drive supplier development, audits, and continuous improvement programs.
• Monitor market trends in polymers, resins pricing, and tooling.

Skills

Should Costing

Zero-Based Costing

Supplier Development

Strategic Sourcing

RFQ Management

Vendor Negotiation

Localization

Contract Management

Cost Reduction

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Plastics, Polymer, Production, or Industrial Engineering

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations (preferred)

Job description

Asst / Deputy Manager - Purchase (Plastic Commodities)

Department: Purchase & Supply Chain Management / Strategic Sourcing

Location: Nashik

Experience: 7-12 Years

Role Summery

To drive strategic sourcing and procurement of Injection Moulded, Insert Injection moulded, Over-moulded, Blow moulded, and Composite Components for automotive applications. The role is an Individual Contributor position responsible for supplier development, should-costing and zero-based costing, commercial negotiations, contract management, localization, and ensuring best-in-class cost, quality, delivery, and technology competitiveness. The incumbent should possess strong understanding of plastics processing technologies, tooling economics, polymer materials, and automotive supplier ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and manage RFQ, supplier selection, and onboarding.
• Handle procurement of Injection Molded, Insert Molded, Over-Molded, Blow Molded, and Composite Components.
• Perform Should Costing, Zero-Based Costing (ZBC), and cost optimization projects.
• Lead commercial negotiations, tooling investments, annual cost reduction, and localization initiatives.
• Manage supplier contracts, performance, capacity planning, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Drive supplier development, audits, and continuous improvement programs.
• Monitor market trends in polymers, composites, tooling, and resin pricing.

Technical Expertise Required

• Strong knowledge of Injection Molding, Insert Molding, Over-Molding, Blow Molding, and Composite Manufacturing.
• Expertise in engineering plastics such as PP, ABS, PC, PA66, PBT, POM, HDPE, TPE, and reinforced materials.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Should Costing & Zero-Based Costing
  • Tool Cost Analysis
  • Cycle Time & Yield Calculations
  • Cost Benchmarking & Productivity Analysis
• Experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, and contract negotiation.

Preferred Industry Background

• Automotive Tier-1 Suppliers
• Plastic Component Manufacturers
• Blow Molding & Composite Component Manufacturers
• Automotive Ancillary Industries
• Consumer Durables / Electrical Component Manufacturers

Preferred Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Plastics, Polymer, Production, or Industrial Engineering.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations (preferred).

Preferred Commodity Exposure

Automotive interior/exterior plastic parts, dashboards, door trims, electrical connectors, sensor housings, EV plastic components, fluid reservoirs, air intake systems, and composite structural parts.