Stellantis · 10 hours ago
Serial Life Purchasing Program Manager
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelStellantis is a leading automotive company, and they are seeking a Serial Life Purchasing Program Manager to manage the Total Production Cost for specific vehicle programs. The role involves coordinating cross-functional activities, driving cost performance, and managing sourcing for serial-life programs while ensuring effective communication and strategic problem-solving.
AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingRetailTransportation
Responsibilities
Manages / supports cost savings initiatives, resourcing, complexity reduction, monthly savings reporting in War Rooms, Traplines, Extensions, Capacity Studies, etc
Interfacing with both internal and external enterprise: Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Base, and Supply Chain Trapline Management: Evaluate, coordinate and control cost impacts for volume, mix and extensions for specific vehicle programs
Resourcing Cost / Optimization Strategy: Develop and implement low-cost solutions for supplier direct material costs
Sourcing Timing and Cost: Manage sourcing timelines, source package creation and cost targets
Cost Recovery: Investigate, decision and coordinate supplier cost recovery (CLS/CLD) due to supplier impacts
KPI Reporting: Own and manage the TPC metrics and feedback specific to a given vehicle program(s)
Support and manage the Purchasing input and cost roll up for Product / Industrial Governance Committees; actively lead governance communication for vehicle program
Supports Executive Report Outs and Program Reviews: Communicate actions and recommendations through War Rooms, Mid-term escalations, Governance, and SVP Leadership escalations for a given vehicle / scope
Coordinate / lead trapline and supply base activity, managing sourcing, tooling refurb and CN related activity
Investigate and decision supplier cost recoveries (e.g. certified line shortage / disruption charges)
Quick responses to cost and program timing for traplines and bulletins
Working closely with Commodity Purchasing teams, study, communicate and manage cost impact of program changes and product actions
Coordination and communication development to all levels of leadership and as well as external communication for program changes
Qualification
Required
Excellent communication skills
Strong systems knowledge
Experience navigating cross-functional teams
Deep understanding and presence at NA manufacturing plants
Well-rounded knowledge of supply base and critical supplier commodities/locations
Ability to travel to support on-site actions
Strong strategic thinking
Problem-solving abilities
Cost analysis 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
Company
Stellantis
Stellantis is an Franco-Italian-American automotive holding company that manufactures automobiles.
Founded in 2021
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.13B2021-07-23Post Ipo Debt· $14.13B
2021-01-18IPO
Leadership Team
Antonio Filosa
Chief Executive Officer
Christine Feuell
Chrysler and Alfa Romeo NA Brand CEO
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