Tooling & Equipment Commodity Buyer

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