Commodity Buyer

Stellantis; Gliwice; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Flexible working time

Discounts on corporate products

Free parking

Job summary

Stellantis in Gliwice is seeking a Direct Material Buyer to manage sourcing, RFQs and contract execution for assigned commodities. You will collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality and Purchasing Finance to secure competitive agreements and drive supplier performance.

The role offers a hybrid work model (60% on site, 40% remote) with growth opportunities within the Stellantis global network and exposure to international procurement projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field (Business Administration, Law, Engineering)
• Proficiency in cost analysis
• Skills in negotiating contracts and prices
• Ability to manage supplier relationships
• Knowledge of automotive products and technologies
• Proactive and results-driven
• Ability to work autonomously
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• SAP, Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Commodity Strategy for the assigned perimeter
• Prepare and manage RFQ in line with the commodity strategy
• Make supplier recommendations during sourcing meetings
• Generate and manage Purchase Agreements
• Ensure contract execution, quality, logistics and performance
• Manage escalation with suppliers for quality and logistics
• Coordinate and prepare business reviews with suppliers
• Manage administrative work (purchase orders, amendments)
• Manage reporting (e.g. Performance roadmap)
• Select suppliers based on timing, costs and strategy
• Draft and ensure signature of Purchase Agreements/GT&Cs
• Monitor economic performance including VO and indexation
• Recommend resourcing per division targets
• Ensure quality, logistics and VOR targets are met
• All related business administration

Skills

Cost analysis

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Automotive knowledge

Analytical thinking

Autonomy

Education

Master’s degree (Business Administration / Law / Engineering)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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 Direct Material Buyer is responsible for managing sourcing and resourcing, contract execution, supplier performance for an assigned set of commodities and supplier relationships. The Buyer contributes to define the Commodity Strategy. He / She will interact with various stakeholders at Stellantis (Engineering, Program Team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Risk Management, Purchasing Finance, Accounting, Cost Engineers, etc.) to coordinate actions for managing Requests for Quotations or Contract Execution.

Activity

In accordance with Stellantis Code of Conduct (Ethics & Compliance), the buyer is accountable for the following activities:

• To contribute to the Commodity Strategy of his/her perimeter
• To prepare and manage RFQ (Request for quotation) in line with the Bidlist defined through the commodity strategy of the perimeter in charge
• To make supplier Recommendations (REC) during Sourcing Table decision meetings
• To generate the Purchase Agreement (contract) in line with the supplier selection made (REC)
• To ensure contract execution, quality, logistics, development performance, capacity increase
• To manage escalation level with suppliers for quality, logistics, and obsolescence, when needed
• To manage and negotiate purchasing performance by negotiating and monitoring the full range of available levers, such as commercial performance (including commercial claims), Monozokuri, Value Optimization (VO), and raw material indexation / optimization
• To coordinate and prepare various business reviews with suppliers
• To manage the administrative work attached to these activities (Purchase orders, amendments, etc)
• To manage reporting (eg: Performance roadmap)
• Recommendation of suppliers according to sourcing timing, cost targets and commodity strategy
• Elaborate and ensure the signature of the Purchase Agreement and or General Terms & Conditions (GT&Cs)
• Economic performance, including VO, in line with Division and Commodity Group targets
• Resourcing recommendation in line with Division and Commodity Group’s targets
• Quality, logistic and Vehicle Off Road (VOR) performance in line with the Purchasing Division’s targets
• All business administration linked to this position

Our requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in cost analysis
• Skills in negotiating contracts and prices
• Ability to manage supplier relationships
• Knowledge of automotive products and technologies
• Proactive and results-driven
• Ability to work in autonomy
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• SAP & Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

We offer

• Contract of employment
• Hybrid working model : 60% on site (Gliwice), 40% on remote
• Flexible working time
• Corporate products and services at discounted prices
• Free parking space for employees
• Opportunity to expand international experience and build global professional relations
• Enjoyable and comfortable working environment where we appreciate your commitment

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.