Commodity buyer (BIW and Structure)

At Tata Technologies, we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world's leading manufacturers. Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a Procurement Buyer (BIW and Structure), based in Warwick, UK.

6‑month Fixed Term Contract position or Contracting (Inside IR35) - possibility of extension

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Engineer (Buyer) - BIW responsible for strategically sourcing, cost-managing, and industrializing Body-in-White (BIW) commodities to support new vehicle development and series production. The role ensures supplier competitiveness, cost leadership, quality, and delivery performance throughout the product lifecycle.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for BIW commodities (stampings, weldments).
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier nomination, and contract negotiations aligned with programme milestones.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in line with OEM purchasing governance.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and risk mitigation.

Cost & Value Engineering

• Achieve target cost and year-on-year savings for assigned commodities.
• Perform cost breakdown analysis, benchmarking, and open-book costing.
• Drive VA/VE and design-to-cost initiatives with Engineering.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support vehicle programmes from concept to SOP.
• Ensure supplier industrialisation, APQP readiness, and PPAP approval.
• Manage tooling sourcing, investment, and commercial agreements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Programme teams.
• Support make/buy decisions, localisation, and capacity planning.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Negotiate pricing, tooling, payment terms, and warranty conditions.
• Manage supplier contracts, LTAs, and price adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with UK and global trade and ethical sourcing standards.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Automotive / Production).
• Extensive experience in procurement within a Passenger Car OEM.
• Strong experience in BIW commodities.
• Proven negotiation, cost reduction, and NPI support experience.
• Understanding of stamping and welding manufacturing processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Cost engineering and analytical capability
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination
• Problem-solving and structured decision-making
• High integrity and compliance mindset
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office

If you are passionate about innovation and want to join a global engineering company, this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications will be reviewed against the role criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, your application has not been successful; however, your details may be retained for future opportunities.