Purchasing Program Manager – NA Serial Life Powertrain

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being coverage

Family building benefit

Paid time off and holidays

401k retirement savings with company/9

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing programs

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a North America Powertrain Cost Program Manager to lead commercial cost initiatives for a specific powertrain, coordinating across Brand, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Purchasing. The role drives cost savings, mitigates cost increases, and enables cost recovery to improve Total Production Cost (TPC).

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field, 8+ years in purchasing or cost-focused roles, strong negotiation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field (ABET accredited) required.
• 8+ years of relevant purchasing experience or equivalent exposure to cost and sourcing processes; strong negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross-functional teams with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing engagement in cross functional forums related to cost.
• Manage cost savings activities across internal stakeholders (Brand, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing).
• Drive cost recovery actions for specific engine/transmission costs and risks.
• Monitor and report commercial cost impacts (Implemented, In-process, Forecast) for the powertrain.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field (ABET accredited)

Tools

SAP

Qlik Sense

MS Office

Job description

The North America Powertrain Cost Program Manager (PCPM) will be the ‘Commercial Cost Leader’ for a specific Powertrain, managing all internal stakeholder interfaces and driving implementation of cost savings, mitigation of cost increase risks, and execution of cost recovery for their vehicle, resulting in Total Production Cost (TPC) improvement.

Job Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Lead Purchasing engagement in cross functional forums related to cost
• Manage all commercial cost savings activities generated from system war rooms, plant war rooms, and other similar forums across all internal stakeholders (Brand, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, etc.)
• Drive and manage all commercial cost recovery actions for their specific engine/transmission (Certified Line Shortages Disruptions, Capital Over-recovery, ED&D over-recovery, etc.)
• Drive engagement of cross functional organizations to mitigate specific cost increase risks, minimizing TPC impact, for their specific powertrain
• Manage all commercial cost Governance reporting related to TPC for their specific powertrain
• Ensure all commercial cost savings initiatives from any cross-functional activity are documented in the Material Cost Management (MCM) database and actively managed from idea generation to implementation
• Lead real time monitoring and reporting activities for all commercial cost impacts (Implemented, In-process, Forecast) for their assigned powertrain
• Lead the consolidation of all system should cost gap closure activities to be managed and reported at the vehicle level
• Lead coordination of TPC Warrior Room Report out presentations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field (ABET accredited)
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant purchasing experience or other disciplines that require significant negotiation/exposure to cost and sourcing processes
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Purchasing Program Management experience
• Commodity Purchasing experience a plus
• Good understanding of roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders and Purchasing's role within it
• General knowledge of supplier cost structures and cost breakdown analysis
• Business case development skills.

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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