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Stellantis · 2 weeks ago

Purchasing Program Manager

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Stellantis is seeking a Purchasing Program Manager to lead sourcing functions for new programs and support production buyers. The role involves ensuring purchasing requirements are met, managing risks, and coordinating cross-functional responses to support vehicle program metrics.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingRetailTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Report out to executive leadership on purchasing metrics to support vehicle program metrics

Guarantee the achievement of project targets through the selection of suppliers

Ensure purchasing requirements and metrics are met at all program milestones by removing roadblocks

Guarantee the adequacy / alignment between the project and the commodity teams on sourcing strategies for all parts, including carry over, also taking into account the supplier risk

Align to the program variable and investment targets for purchased components

Contribute to the development of economic targets

Guarantee the achievement of ‘Tool Kick off’ with supplier in line with the planning and the capacity requirements of the project

Ensure compliance with the conditions of execution of the supplier contract (in particular cost, time and production capacity, etc.) in the development, industrialization and / or mass production phase

Monitor the supplier's economic impacts for evolutions during development

Support to detect failing suppliers as early as possible and ensure the right level of reactivity and escalation to deal with these cases of failure

Assess program capacities, communicating the vehicle program needs so the team can properly support the program

Provide purchasing's input throughout the various milestones of the development cycle (sourcing, launch readiness, post launch supplier issues/recognitions, etc.) to ensure a successful program

Implement Resourcing strategy, optimizing DMC for all North America vehicles

Qualification

Purchasing experienceSupply Chain ManagementNegotiation skillsSAPMS OfficeQlik SenseCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field (ABET accredited)

A minimum 8 years of relevant purchasing experience or other disciplines that require significant negotiation/exposure to sourcing processes

Strong organizational skills; excels in fast-paced, complex environments

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically

Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects

Results-oriented leader with experience guiding cross-functional teams

Excellent communication skills; comfortable with all management levels

Deep understanding of Group Purchasing business processes

Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and Qlik Sense

Effective under pressure; strong interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel (0-20%), primarily within North America

Preferred

MBA / Master's degree

Previous buyer experience

Experience working with SAP

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

Family Building Benefit

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

Company

Stellantis

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Stellantis is an Franco-Italian-American automotive holding company that manufactures automobiles.

Founded in 2021

Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, NLD

10001+ employees

https://www.stellantis.com/

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