Strategic Project Manager & Automotive Buyer (Contract)

Tata Technologies Ltd.; Warwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies Ltd. in Warwick is seeking a Project Manager & Automotive Buyer for a 6-month contract. You will coordinate procurement/STA workstreams, engage key stakeholders, and ensure delivery of vehicle programmes on time and to quality.

The ER&D team supports global projects for automotive, aerospace and industrial machinery. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, with a degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Methodical, detailed approach to work.
• Analytical skills to assess how issues affect the whole project.
• Experience with problem resolution using structured approaches.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes.
• Team-oriented mindset with respect for wider team needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Procurement / STA workstreams and risk management through sourcing, releasing and industrialisation.
• Ensure upstream inputs and dependencies align with the overall plan for timely outputs (launch process).
• Represent Procurement in programme meetings; escalate input requirements and status as per Programme Requirements.
• Communicate changes to Vehicle Programmes and Procurement / STA for impact assessment.
• Deliver projects using PM techniques to meet objectives, timescale, quality and cost.
• Work on projects from scoping to delivery with cross-functional engagement and governance.
• Manage governance: milestone, status, financial reporting and risk/issue tracking.

Skills

Procurement management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Relevant apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Job description

Tata Technologies Ltd. in Warwick is seeking a Project Manager & Automotive Buyer for a 6-month contract. You will coordinate procurement/STA workstreams, engage key stakeholders, and ensure delivery of vehicle programmes on time and to quality.

The ER&D team supports global projects for automotive, aerospace and industrial machinery. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, with a degree or equivalent experience preferred.