Business Process & Automation Lead

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Business Process & Automation Lead to drive digital transformation across Purchasing by redesigning and automating business workflows. This role focuses on ensuring that data and AI initiatives deliver measurable operational outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science or equivalent and 10+ years of automotive or IT experience, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the automotive industry or IT.
• Ability to manage multiple services or initiatives with varying complexity.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive process-first digital transformation across Purchasing.
• Identify, redesign, and automate high-impact business workflows.
• Translate process pain points into scalable data products and AI solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Business Process & Automation Lead is accountable for driving process‑first digital transformation across Purchasing by identifying, redesigning, and automating high‑impact business workflows.

The role ensures that Data & AI initiatives are anchored in measurable operational outcomes rather than isolated technology use cases.

This role operates at the intersection of business process expertise and data enablement, working closely with Product Owners to translate process pain points into scalable data products, analytics, and AI solutions. The role complements existing PRSY and Purchasing process ownership by focusing on future‑state process design and automation, not day‑to‑day execution.

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 or IT.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple services or initiatives with varying complexity
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and organizational levels, 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 supplier