NA ICT Purchasing Leader

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is looking for a Senior Manager – NA ICT Purchasing Leader to enhance ICT support for North America. This leadership role will engage with NA leadership to define the ICT Purchasing roadmap, drive operational execution and improve efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 10 years of experience in ICT and Purchasing, and strong business partnering capabilities. The position requires autonomy and a strategic mindset to effectively manage procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in Purchasing, ICT, Digital Transformation.
• Strong experience in business partnering at senior leadership level.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for ICT Purchasing in North America.
• Support and lead VCP initiatives in NA including cost-saving identification.
• Drive execution of purchasing activities in NA.

Skills

Business partnering at senior leadership level

Procurement and supplier management

Strong financial acumen

Experience with digital tools and platforms

Leadership capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Data platforms like Palantir

AI/analytics solutions

Job description

Senior Manager – NA ICT Purchasing Leader will have to strengthen regionalization and enhance ICT support for North America. Reporting directly to the Head of ICT Global Purchasing, this role will act as the single point of entry for Purchasing functions in North America, ensuring strong alignment between global ICT strategy and regional business needs.

This is a high‑visibility, business‑facing leadership role requiring strong autonomy and representation capabilities. The position will partner closely with North America leadership to identify gaps, define the ICT Purchasing roadmap, and drive operational execution while reinforcing governance, budget discipline, and value creation.

The role is critical to addressing current NA challenges, including process optimization, automation, VCP initiatives, and data/AI adoption, while ensuring effective coordination with ICT NA regional organization.

Key responsibilities

NA Business Partnership & Representation

• Act as the primary point of contact for ICT Purchasing in North America.
• Partner with NA leadership (Purchasing, ICT, Finance) to understand priorities and translate them into actionable roadmaps.
• Represent ICT Purchasing in NA governance forums and leadership discussions.

VCP (Value Chain Performance) & Data, AI Enablement

• Support and lead VCP initiatives in NA, including PO and pricing fluctuation analysis, identification of cost‑saving opportunities, value creation tracking and reporting.
• Drive adoption of data‑driven and AI‑enabled solutions in NA.

NA ICT Purchasing Strategy & Roadmap

• Capture North America‑specific requirements and priorities, and define, maintain, and execute a regional ICT Purchasing roadmap derived from and aligned with global priorities.
• Ensure alignment between global programs and NA‑specific requirements.
• Identify gaps in ICT support and proactively propose solutions to strengthen regional capabilities.

Operational Execution & Performance

• Drive end‑to‑end execution of purchasing activities in NA.
• Sourcing support.
• Supplier management and performance tracking.
• Procurement operations monitoring (PO flows, pricing, compliance).
• Improve responsiveness and delivery performance for NA stakeholders.

Process Optimization & Automation

• Lead initiatives to optimize NA purchasing processes and increase efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement governance and operating models.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Identify risks impacting NA delivery and proactively raise issues.
• Reinforce governance frameworks and accountability within the region.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years experience in Purchasing, ICT, Digital Transformation.
• Strong experience in business partnering at senior leadership level.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and sourcing operations.
• Experience with digital tools and platforms (ERP systems, data platforms such as Palantir, AI/analytics solutions).
• Strong financial acumen (budget management, cost optimization, forecasting).
• Experience in global and regional matrix organizations.
• Strong leadership capabilities with ability to operate with high autonomy.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong execution discipline.