Stellantis

Senior Purchasing Program Manager

Stellantis • $100K — $130K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field (ABET accredited)
  • 10+ years' experience in Supplier Quality, Purchasing, SCM, Engineering or related areas
  • 3+ years in a relevant leadership role
  • Strong organizational and negotiation skills in fast-paced environments
  • Results-oriented with experience in guiding cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication skills across management levels
  • Deep understanding of Group Purchasing processes
  • Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and Qlik Sense
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
  • Willingness to travel (0-20%) in North America

Responsibilities

  • Lead, train, and coach new team members to ensure high-quality deliverables
  • Assist PPMs in overcoming obstacles and finding creative solutions
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in speed, quality, and repeatability
  • Manage program responsibilities for specific vehicle variants and Serial Life activities
  • Own timing, capacity, and business impact of supplier contributions for vehicle development
  • Coordinate ongoing cost actions to drive efficiencies in production costs
  • Prepare inputs for Governance decision processes, engaging with Senior Leadership
  • Facilitate sessions to drive efficiency by sharing best practices
  • Drive escalation efforts for vehicle product sourcing through engagement with engineering
  • Report purchasing metrics to executive leadership to support vehicle program objectives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Involvement in high-impact projects
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Lead, train and coach new team members, setting clear priorities to ensure high quality deliverables
  • Assist PPMs in resolving roadblocks and/or finding creative solutions to resolve issues
  • Identify continuous-improvement opportunities to improve speed, quality, and repeatability, and reporting to analytics templates
  • Program management responsibilities for Truck/Wrangler/Hemi specific vehicle program variants, including Serial Life related activities
  • Ownership of all timing, capacity, business impact of supplier-related contributions to Heavy Duty Truck and Light Commercial Van segments development and execution across full NA scope
  • Close coordination with ongoing cost actions to drive efficiencies and optimization of Serial Life production cost as well as next-generation cost input into Planning process
  • Preparation and input into Governance decision processes, including those that have direct level exposure to Senior Leadership (inc. NA and SLT members)
  • Facilitate working sessions to drive efficiencies by sharing best practices and lessons learned
  • Drive first level of escalation for vehicle product sourcing through direct engagement with engineering program management colleagues, leading yellow enablers
  • Report out to executive leadership on purchasing metrics (cost/timing/readiness/capacity) to support vehicle program metrics


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field (ABET accredited)
  • 10+ years' experience, including 3+ years in Supplier Quality, Purchasing, SCM, Engineering or related areas
  • 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 Qualifications:
  • MBA / Master's degree
  • Previous buyer experience
  • Experience working with SAP

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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