Purchasing Program Manager

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being coverage

Family building benefit

Paid time off & holidays

401k retirement plan with match

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement & volunteering

Job summary

Stellantis in North America seeks a Senior Program Manager for ICE Purchasing to lead sourcing for new vehicle programs, support production buyers, and align cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and finance.

You will guide supplier selection, monitor KPIs, manage risk, and ensure milestone achievements while interfacing with executive leadership on program health and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field (ABET accredited).
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience, including 3+ years in Supplier Quality, Purchasing, SCM, Engineering or related areas.
• Strong organizational skills; excels in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Results-oriented leader with experience guiding cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable with all management levels.
• Deep understanding of Group Purchasing business processes.
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and Qlik Sense.
• Willingness to travel (0-20%), primarily within North America.

Responsibilities

• Report out to executive leadership on purchasing metrics to support vehicle program metrics.
• Guarantee the achievement of project targets through the selection of suppliers.
• Ensure purchasing requirements and metrics are met at all program milestones by removing roadblocks.
• Align sourcing strategies for all parts with program goals and supplier risk considerations.
• Coordinate with program teams on capacities, investments and component sourcing.
• Provide input across milestones from sourcing to post-launch supplier issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (ABET accredited)

MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Qlik Sense

Job description

The North America ICE Purchasing Program Manager is responsible for leading the activities and the sourcing functions for new programs. This position will support the production buyers on purchasing responsibilities for the program and act as the liaison between Purchasing and the cross functional teams including engineering, supplier quality, supply chain management, finance, VCE, manufacturing and suppliers. The Program Manager ensures purchasing requirements and KPIs are met at each milestone by removing obstacles, aligning purchasing tasks with timelines, and prioritizing actions for execution and management support. This role leads the sourcing cycle and proactively manages risk by systematically identifying, assessing, and prioritizing potential issues. The Program Manager develops and implements mitigation plans, monitors risk status, escalates critical issues promptly, and coordinates cross-functional responses to minimize impact.

Additionally, this position features executive-level interface as the Program Manager is responsible for supporting Product Committee meetings in addition to other product development and governance activities.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Report out to executive leadership on purchasing metrics to support vehicle program metrics
• Guarantee the achievement of project targets through the selection of suppliers
• Ensure purchasing requirements and metrics are met at all program milestones by removing roadblocks
• Guarantee the adequacy / alignment between the project and the commodity teams on sourcing strategies for all parts, including carry over, also taking into account the supplier risk
• Align to the program variable and investment targets for purchased components
• Contribute to the development of economic targets
• Guarantee the achievement of ‘Tool Kick off’ with supplier in line with the planning and the capacity requirements of the project
• Ensure compliance with the conditions of execution of the supplier contract (in particular cost, time and production capacity, etc.) in the development, industrialization and / or mass production phase
• Monitor the supplier’s economic impacts for evolutions during development
• Support to detect failing suppliers as early as possible and ensure the right level of reactivity and escalation to deal with these cases of failure
• Assess program capacities, communicating the vehicle program needs so the team can properly support the program
• Provide purchasing’s input throughout the various milestones of the development cycle (sourcing, launch readiness, post launch supplier issues/recognitions, etc.) to ensure a successful program
• Implement Resourcing strategy, optimizing DMC for all North America vehicles

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field (ABET accredited)
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience, including 3+ years in Supplier Quality, Purchasing, SCM, Engineering or related areas
• Strong organizational skills; excels in fast-paced, complex environments
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects
• Results-oriented leader with experience guiding cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable with all management levels
• Deep understanding of Group Purchasing business processes
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and Qlik Sense
• Effective under pressure; strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel (0-20%), primarily within North America

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA / Master’s degree
• Previous buyer experience
• Experience working with SAP

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.

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