FCA · 9 hours ago
Purchasing Program Manager – NA Serial Life Powertrain
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFCA is a leading automotive company, and they are seeking a Purchasing Program Manager for their North America Powertrain division. The role involves managing commercial cost savings activities, driving cost recovery actions, and ensuring effective governance reporting for specific powertrains.
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Responsibilities
Lead Purchasing engagement in cross functional forums related to cost
Manage all commercial cost savings activities generated from system war rooms, plant war rooms, and other similar forums across all internal stakeholders (Brand, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, etc.)
Drive and manage all commercial cost recovery actions for their specific engine/transmission (Certified Line Shortages / Disruptions, Capital Over-recovery, ED&D over-recovery, etc.)
Drive engagement of cross functional organizations to mitigate specific cost increase risks, minimizing TPC impact, for their specific powertrain
Manage all commercial cost Governance reporting related to TPC for their specific powertrain
Ensure all commercial cost savings initiatives from any cross-functional activity are documented in the Material Cost Management (MCM) database and actively managed from idea generation to implementation
Lead real time monitoring and reporting activities for all commercial cost impacts (Implemented, In-process, Forecast) for their assigned powertrain
Lead the consolidation of all system should cost gap closure activities to be managed and reported at the vehicle level
Lead coordination of TPC Warrior Room Report out presentations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field (ABET accredited)
A minimum of 8 years of relevant purchasing experience or other disciplines that require significant negotiation/exposure to cost and 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
Preferred
Previous Purchasing Program Management experience
Commodity Purchasing experience a plus
Good understanding of roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders and Purchasing's role within it
General knowledge of supplier cost structures and cost breakdown analysis
Business case development skills
Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Family Building Benefit
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
Company
FCA
FCA is one of the largest technology integrators in the field of fiber optic systems for building optical teletransmission networks.
51-200 employees
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