FCA · 17 hours ago
Purchasing Program Manager
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFCA is a leading automotive company, and they are seeking a Purchasing Program Manager to lead sourcing functions for new programs. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, ensuring purchasing metrics are met, managing risks, and reporting to executive leadership on purchasing metrics.
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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
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field (ABET accredited)
A minimum 5 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
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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