Stellantis

Purchasing Manager - Exterior Trims

Stellantis • $90K — $120K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or related field; technical degrees with business experience accepted
  • 10+ years in the automotive industry focusing on interior and/or body components
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement
  • Effective communication skills with global teams and suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Lead purchasing strategy for vehicle systems ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality
  • Develop and maintain supplier relationships, negotiating contracts effectively
  • Ensure compliance with internal control regulations
  • Collaborate with suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience
  • Align purchasing activities with vehicle development through teamwork with engineering and R&D
  • Oversee budget planning and track costs for purchasing activities
  • Support initiatives for cost reduction and enhanced sourcing efficiency
  • Mentor and lead a cross-functional purchasing team to align with company objectives
  • Address supplier quality issues in cooperation with manufacturing and quality teams

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in innovative projects and initiatives
  • Potential for mentoring and leadership development
  • Ability to influence purchasing strategies and operations on a large scale
Full Job Description
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Sourcing, development, and businesses maintenance of key vehicle systems, ensuring they meet quality, performance, cost, and timing targets. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to maintain system integration and compliance with internal control regulations.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
  • Lead the purchasing strategy for assigned vehicle systems, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality sourcing
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize cost, quality, and delivery
  • Guarantee the conformity to internal control system rules
  • Work closely with global and regional suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience
  • Work with engineering, R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to align purchasing activities with vehicle development
  • Oversee budget planning and cost tracking for purchasing activities
  • Support cost-reduction initiatives, improving efficiency across sourcing and procurement processes
  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional purchasing team, ensuring alignment with the company goals
  • Work with manufacturing and quality teams to address supplier quality concerns and implement corrective actions


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing, Economics, International Business, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or equivalent; Other technical degrees with business background also considered
  • 10+ years of experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on interior and/or body components
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive purchasing strategies in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Highly proactive and visionary, with a track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement
  • Ability to communicate effectively with international teams and suppliers

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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