Stellantis

Make or Buy R&D Support

Stellantis • $110K — $130K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Experience in R&D, finance controlling, or transformation roles
  • Proven analytical skills for cost and resource data
  • Strong skills in data analysis, modeling, and reporting
  • Good understanding of interfaces between R&D, HR, and Finance

Responsibilities

  • Provide analytical support to the Make or Buy R&D Leader
  • Consolidate R&D spending data related to EDD and PSO
  • Develop quantitative analyses covering FTE impacts and savings potential
  • Support development and documentation of Make or Buy scenarios
  • Interface with Finance, HR, and technical teams for data validation
  • Maintain tracking of actions, milestones, and benefits
  • Prepare reporting and governance materials for VCP forums

Benefits

  • Participation in the Value Creation Program
  • Opportunity to support complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
  • Focus on improving R&D insourcing strategies
  • Engagement in cost optimization projects
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across HR, Finance, and technical areas
Full Job Description
The Make or Buy R&D Specialist drives R&D insourcing strategies within the Value Creation Program, consolidating Supplier Engineering Desing and Development (EDD), other engineering purchased services (PSO), and similar spending while defining insourcing roadmaps.

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

  • Provide analytical and operational support to the Make or Buy R&D Leader across all phases of the workstream
  • Consolidate and structure detailed R&D spending data related to EDD, PSO, and similar activities
  • Develop quantitative analyses covering FTE impacts, cost baselines, savings potential, and competency implications
  • Support the development, documentation, and comparison of Make or Buy and insourcing scenarios
  • Interface with Finance, HR, and technical teams to validate assumptions and ensure data consistency
  • Maintain structured tracking of actions, milestones, and benefits
  • Support preparation of reporting, dashboards, and governance material for VCP forums
  • Ensure documentation quality and traceability in line with VCP standards


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Engineering; or related degree
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Experience in R&D, finance controlling, or transformation support roles
  • Proven analytical capability to structure, analyze, and validate detailed cost and resource data
  • Experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
  • Strong skills in data analysis, modeling, and reporting
  • Ability to support development and comparison of Make or Buy and insourcing scenarios
  • Good understanding of interfaces between R&D, HR, and Finance

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in workforce analysis or cost optimization projects
  • Exposure to VCP or similar governance-driven programs

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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