Tooling Specialist Purchasing (Prototype & Production Tooling)
Location: Mexicali Mexico (travel to Bosch locations and suppliers in Mexico and USA required)
Function: Purchasing
Job Summary
Bosch is seeking a Tooling Specialist Purchasing to manage Bosch-owned prototype and serial production tooling used to manufacture plastic casting and stamped components. Such tooling is typically located at suppliers in Mexico and the USA and is used by suppliers to produce components for Bosch.
This position combines technical expertise understanding for cost drivers and commercial negotiation working closely with Engineering Bosch plants and suppliers to ensure robust tooling concepts fast tool builds cost transparency and stable serial production performance.
Key Responsibilities
Support concept phase of new tooling partnering with Engineering and suppliers to evaluate and optimize tooling concepts
Drive tool build lead times including escalation and structured problem solving when issues occur
Coordinate and manage tool repairs refurbishments replacements and tool changes
Prepare should-cost calculations and lead tooling price negotiations with suppliers
Support tooling-related issues in serial production (technical issue resolution and performance improvement)
Track and report tooling budget status and cost forecasts
Continuously improve tooling-related purchasing processes governance and standards
Qualifications :
We are looking for a team player who is pro-active self-driven well organized and comes with excellent communication skills.
Experience in tooling management and/or tooling purchasing (prototype and serial tooling)
Strong knowledge of manufacturing/tooling (injection molding stamping aluminum tooling preferred)
Proven experience in supplier negotiation cost breakdowns and cross-functional teamwork
Willingness to travel to Bosch locations and suppliers in Mexico and the USA
Professional proficiency in English and Spanish communication is needed for this job.
Additional Information :
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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