At Motherson, we’re committed to creating long-term jobs and advancing global careers. Featured on TIME’s World’s Best Companies list, we are a diversified global design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and logistics specialist, delivering full-system solutions to customers across industries. With a focus on innovation, quality and sustainability, we strive to be a trusted industrialisation partner and an employer that nurtures a diverse, inclusive workplace.
Our Integrated Assemblies division leads in automotive innovation, specialising in premium module assembly and cockpit module integration. We collaborate with customers to deliver cutting-edge solutions supporting electrification. Join us to work with advanced technology and shape the future of automotive innovation.
What you'll do
Tooling & Equipment Commodity Buyer is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing and supplier strategies for CAPEX. T&E Commodity Buyer leads the sourcing process, complete supplier negotiations, manage the supplier panel & ensure supplier performance.
- Lead commodity strategy and structure supplier panel
- Identify and qualify new suppliers to onboard if required to support commodity strategies
- Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective action if required
- Responsible for achieving assigned cost reduction goals and other KPIs
- Lead supplier RFQ and nomination process, negotiate all necessary purchasing contracts
- Identify innovation capabilities of suppliers and pursue technology advancements
- Negotiate payment terms to achieve financial objectives
- Support acquisition process and drive competitiveness on T&E investments
- Ensure supplier risk management
What we offer
This position is based in Barcelona COE office.
- A positive and collaborative working atmosphere, fostering personal growth and team spirit.
- Strong career development opportunities in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- A chance to build expertise through exciting, diverse, and challenging assignments.
- A people-first culture rooted in our core values: Mutual Interest, Togetherness, Trust, Respect, and Enthusiasm.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering
- 3+ years of experience in purchasing in an industrial environment (ideally automotive)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking and data driven oriented
- Proven negotiation skills
- Fluent in English (mandatory) and Spanish (preferred)
- At ease with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and Microsoft Office tools