Stellantis

Surface Materials Buyer

Stellantis • $70K — $95K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field from an ABET accredited university.
  • Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities.
  • Highly customer-focused mindset.
  • Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Fluency with G Suite and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Surface Materials commodities, including fabrics and leather.
  • Define and implement a strategic commodity roadmap focusing on cost and technology.
  • Lead sourcing activities to adhere to program timelines and cost objectives.
  • Develop cost models and conduct benchmarking for optimization.
  • Drive cost savings through commercial and technical strategies.
  • Establish supplier performance plans addressing cost, quality, and delivery metrics.
  • Oversee cross-functional collaboration with engineering and technical teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-growing field focused on sustainable materials and EV transformation.
  • Collaborative cross-functional environment with global colleagues.
  • Comprehensive involvement from sourcing to post-launch phases of vehicle programs.
  • Engagement with leadership through regular reporting and presentations.
Full Job Description
The SRM NA Buyer is a strategic buying role in support of EV transformation in the Sustainable Raw Materials Purchasing group. The Buyer will have responsibility to execute the management of the SRM commodities, work closely with cross functional departments, and collaborate with colleagues globally. The position will provide comprehensive oversight from beginning to end for all internal and external supplier partner activities as it relates to planning, strategy, sourcing, contract management, cost management, quality, and supply. Additional responsibility for developing and executing the commodity strategy, jointly with engineering & global Purchasing team. Regular reporting out to leadership.

MAIN OBJECTIVES:
  • Surface Materials commodity management (fabrics, leather, synthetic leather, suede)
  • Define, implement, and maintain the commodity strategy, including cost and technology roadmaps
  • Lead sourcing activities to meet program timing, cost, and technical objectives.
  • Develop and manage cost models, including benchmarking and value optimization
  • Drive commercial and technical cost savings
  • Manage supplier performance plans (cost, quality, delivery, capacity)
  • Ensure raw material securitization, volume, and capacity management to prevent shortages.
  • Oversee sourcing and development execution in collaboration with engineering and technical teams.
  • Establish and track sourcing timelines to support vehicle SOP milestones
  • Ensure governance and clarity for directed-buy components (cost, terms, RASIC)
  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Supplier Operations
  • Monitor and manage engineering changes and supplier performance issues impacting program timing
  • Provide clear, actionable reporting on cost status, supplier performance, risks, and constraints
  • Prepare and present commodity, supplier, and program status at key milestones
  • Support vehicle programs across the full lifecycle: sourcing, launch readiness, and post-launch


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or closely related field from an ABET accredited university
  • Strong analytical skills, effective communication skills and are highly customer focused
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Strong fluency with G Suite / MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of purchasing or closely related relevant experience
  • Knowledge of Surface Materials is a plus

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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