Buyer - Welded Assembly/Offload

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport); Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Family building

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport) in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks a Senior Buyer to lead global sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization for IDCM and PIM commodities. You will drive annual savings, develop global commodity strategies, and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, supplier quality, and finance to resolve issues and deliver value.

Requires 4+ years in purchasing, strong negotiation, and excellent communication; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required or equivalent.
• 4+ years purchasing or sourcing experience.
• Strong negotiation and strategic thinking required.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• MS Office/G Suite proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing activities supporting IDCM and PIM Commodity.
• Supplier negotiations and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure on-time sourcing and target savings delivery.
• Lead commercial issue resolution including gap-to-should-cost analysis.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Cost analysis

MS Office / G Suite

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

MBA

Tools

PentaSAP

MS Excel

Job description

Just like a bridge, our mission in purchasing is to connect internal and external partners to deliver world class results. We build our bridge together on solid foundational values. Our global purchasing team sources over $80 billion in products and services annually. We deliver world class results by embracing our values of Belief, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, Growth, and Energy (BRIDGE) as they are the framework for our culture. We believe in a work-life balance and provide team members opportunities for mentoring, learning & development and exposure to senior leadership.

Stellantis offers challenging career opportunities designed for our Buyers to advance aggressively throughout their careers. We take great pride in fostering an inclusive work environment where employees can leverage strengths, experiences and perspectives. At Stellantis, we believe it is the diversity of talent and perspective that allows us to take a visionary approach, to strategically apply new technologies and forge ahead in our industry in innovation and performance. This opportunity is global in nature and will involve collaboration with Stellantis colleagues in all regions across the world.

The Buyer Is Responsible For But Not Limited To

• Sourcing activities supporting the IDCM and PIM Commodity
• Supplier negotiations
• Sourcing on time and to target
• Driving annual cost savings activities
• Managing and executing Monozukuri and Value Optimization activities for cost savings
• Development and implementation of global commodity strategies
• Lead the resolution and negotiation of commercial issues including Gap to Should Cost

The selected candidate will interact with many cross-functional teams such as engineering, supply chain management, supplier quality and finance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing, Economics, International Business, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or equivalent from an AACSB accredited program; Other technical degrees with business background also considered
• A minimum 4+ years of relevant purchasing experience or other disciplines that require significant negotiation/exposure to sourcing processes
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically
• Strong communication, presentation and commodity leadership skills
• Well organized, self-motivated, and resourceful managing complex situations
• Ability to support all aspects of the commercial relationship with the supply base and key internal stakeholders
• Must be skilled at relationship building, cost analysis, negotiation (both internal and external), benchmarking, time management and presentations to all levels of management
• Strong use of MS Office Suite/G Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA / Master's degree
• Additional experience to support more challenging decks which would reflect in more advanced Purchasing Buyer levels including JIT or MPAB experience
• Previous automotive related and/or global commodity experience
• Previous supervisory experience
• Strong interest in the automotive industry
• Experience working with PentaSAP

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

EOE / Disability / Veteran