Stellantis

Cost Collaboration PVAL - Electrical Lead

Stellantis • $110K — $130K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field with 8 years of experience.
  • Highly organized and resourceful with conflict management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
  • Results-oriented with experience guiding cross-functional teams globally.
  • Strong communication skills to interface with all management levels.
  • Excellent negotiation ability with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a commodity-specific team to improve process compliance and throughput.
  • Negotiate with suppliers on engineering changes to meet cost and timing targets.
  • Ensure timely collaboration on engineering changes and escalate issues as necessary.
  • Facilitate cross-functional meetings to resolve roadblocks with relevant stakeholders.
  • Conduct audits to verify accuracy of performance reports.
  • Stay updated on industry trends relevant to assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Employee resource groups and diversity initiatives.
Full Job Description
This role supports coordination between the Purchasing function and some Program teams (Engineering / Manufacturing / Cost Engineering) to support all vehicle platforms. This includes responsibility of a dedicated perimeter, supporting the Program Purchasing Manager during development by managing Cost Collaboration of the Change Management Process with stakeholders (including suppliers) through NA IT system.

The mission is to connect internal and external partners to make Change Management governance the quickest and most efficient (cost / technical change) possible for the company.

This Cost Collaboration- Lead role will align to our regional NA structure and report to the NA Cost Manager. This role is critical to improve efficiency and cost control for programs during the vehicle development plan throughout production life cycle.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
  • Lead a commodity specific team in daily activities, process compliance, and throughput improvement initiatives.
  • Support the team with supplier negotiations related to engineering changes by understanding cost assessments to ensure cost and timing align with program targets.
  • Ensure engineering changes are collaborated on time and escalate issues as needed through the appropriate escalation path.
  • Support cross-functional meetings with the team and identify the internal and external stakeholders needed to resolve roadblocks.
  • Conduct routine audits to confirm performance reports are accurate.
  • Stay current on industry trends and advancements within the assigned perimeter of responsibility.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or a bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field from an accredited university with 8 years of experience
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and resourceful, with the ability to manage conflict and complex assignments effectively.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
  • Result oriented with the ability to guide cross-functional teams across regional and global environments.
  • Strong communication skills required, with the ability to effectively interface with all levels of management.
  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to think strategically and act decisively.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Program Management Certification
  • Engineering change management knowledge/experience

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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