Strategic Purchasing Program Manager

Stellantis Financial Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Financial Services in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a North America ICE Purchasing Program Manager to lead sourcing activities for new automotive programs and to support production buyers. You will serve as a liaison between Purchasing and engineering, supplier quality, finance and manufacturing, ensuring KPIs are met and risks are mitigated throughout the program lifecycle.

The role includes executive-level interface, involvement in Product Committee meetings, and ensuring alignment of

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.

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
• 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 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
• 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 to ensure a successful program
• Implement Resourcing strategy, optimizing DMC for all North America vehicles

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivated

Results-oriented leader

Multitasking

Strategic thinking

Travel willingness

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree (ABET accredited)

MBA / Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Qlik Sense

MS Office

Job description

Stellantis Financial Services in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a North America ICE Purchasing Program Manager to lead sourcing activities for new automotive programs and to support production buyers. You will serve as a liaison between Purchasing and engineering, supplier quality, finance and manufacturing, ensuring KPIs are met and risks are mitigated throughout the program lifecycle.

The role includes executive-level interface, involvement in Product Committee meetings, and ensuring alignment of