Senior Project Buyer

Stellantis; Poissy; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stellantis is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Program Buyer to lead purchasing activities for new vehicle launches and engineering changes in Poissy. You will align with cross-functional teams and drive supplier readiness, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive procurement, strong cost analysis and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage supplier relationships in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong cost analysis and supplier management capabilities.
• Proven negotiation skills and autonomous work style.
• Familiarity with SAP and MS Office tools.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate purchasing strategy with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, program management).
• Represent purchasing in program meetings and ensure supplier capabilities meet requirements.
• Monitor part development, deadlines, and cost targets throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide timely commercial updates during design changes and releases.
• Track BOM cost evolution and drive VA/VE initiatives and benchmarking.
• Ensure supplier readiness across prototype to production phases and manage risks.

Connaissances

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Supplier management

Automotive knowledge

Autonomy

Analytical thinking

Outils

SAP

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate. Our ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving our transformation to a sustainable mobility tech company.

The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate and where our colleagues live and work.

With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, Stellantis could consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets, while creating superior value for all stakeholders.

Scope

The Purchasing Program Buyer leads purchasing activities for new vehicle launches, engineering changes, and cost optimization initiatives, ensuring alignment with program milestones and strategic sourcing goals. Acting as a key liaison across cross-functional teams, the buyer drives supplier readiness, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation throughout the product development lifecycle.

Activity

• Coordinate closely with all purchasing divisions and cross-functional program teams (engineering, manufacturing, and program management) to support the overall purchasing strategy.
• Represent purchasing in program meetings and ensure supplier capabilities meet technical and timing requirements.
• Monitor part development within scope, ensuring suppliers meet deadlines and cost targets throughout the program lifecycle.
• Manage design changes and engineering releases by providing timely commercial updates and supplier communication.
• Track BOM (Bill of Material) cost evolution and drive cost optimization through VA/VE (Value Analysis/ Value Engineering) initiatives and competitive benchmarking.
• Ensure supplier readiness across all phases, prototype, pre-production, and production, while resolving issues and mitigating risks related to capacity, tooling, and compliance.
• Manages full development programs with broader scope; responsible for ~70% of lifecycle changes.
• Leads supplier development and readiness; actively drives cross-functional collaboration and issue resolution.

Required knowledge

• 5+ years of procurement experience in the automotive industry

Skills

• Proficiency in cost analysis
• Strong negotiation skills for contracts and pricing
• Ability to manage supplier relationships
• Knowledge of automotive products and technologies
• Proactive and results-driven mindset
• Ability to work in dynamic, high-change environments with complex supplier and technical challenges
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills
• SAP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency