PURCHASING PROGRAM SENIOR BUYER

India; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Program Buyer to lead purchasing activities for new vehicle launches, engineering changes, and cost optimization initiatives. You will coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and program management to align with milestones.

In this role you will drive supplier readiness, monitor BOM costs, manage supplier relations, and ensure timely, within-budget delivery across prototype to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years procurement experience.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with purchasing divisions and cross-functional program teams to support purchasing strategy.
• Represent purchasing in program meetings ensuring supplier capabilities meet specs and timing.
• Monitor part development, ensure deadlines and cost targets.
• Track BOM cost evolution and drive cost optimization via VA/VE initiatives and benchmarking.
• Ensure supplier readiness across prototype to production and mitigate risks.

Skills

Cost analysis

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationships

Automotive knowledge

Proactivity

Change management

Communication

Autonomy

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions. Our company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate. Our ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving our transformation to a sustainable mobility tech company.

The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate and where our colleagues live and work.

With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, Stellantis could consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets, while creating superior value for all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Program Buyer leads purchasing activities for new vehicle launches, engineering changes, and cost optimization initiatives, ensuring alignment with program milestones and strategic sourcing goals. Acting as a key liaison across cross-functional teams, the buyer drives supplier readiness, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Coordinate closely with all purchasing divisions and cross-functional program teams (engineering, manufacturing, and program management) to support the overall purchasing strategy.


• Represent purchasing in program meetings and ensure supplier capabilities meet technical and timing requirements.


• Monitor part development within scope, ensuring suppliers meet deadlines and cost targets throughout the program lifecycle.


• Track and monitor design changes and engineering releases by providing timely commercial updates and supplier communication.


• Track BOM cost evolution and drive cost optimization through VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives and competitive benchmarking.


• Ensure supplier readiness across all phases—prototype, pre-production, and production—while resolving issues and mitigating risks related to capacity, tooling, and compliance.


• Manages full development programs with broader scope; responsible for ~70% of lifecycle changes.


• Leads supplier development and readiness; actively drives cross-functional collaboration and issue resolution.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree


• 8+ years of experience in procurement


• English language proficiency

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in cost analysis


• Skills in negotiating contracts and prices


• Ability to manage supplier relationships


• Knowledge of automotive products and technologies


• Proactive, and results-driven


• Works in a dynamic, high-change environment with complex supplier and technical challenges.


• Good communication skills


• Ability to work in autonomy


• Analytical and synthesis skills


• Penta SAP & Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency