Supplier Claims Auditor

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Supplier Claims Auditor to independently audit supplier cancellation claims, ensuring costs align with contracts and are substantiated. The role collaborates with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management and conducts onsite verifications of inventories and tooling.

Travel up to 30% within the Midwest is expected; you will leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to identify anomalies and present clear findings to leadership, helping drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, or Supply Chain.
• Experience auditing supplier claims or cost recovery processes.
• Ability to evaluate claims against contracts and governance decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end audits of supplier cancellation claims.
• Substantively test data and supporting documentation.
• Conduct onsite verification of inventories and tooling.
• Evaluate claims against governance decisions, scope, and release trails.
• Assess supplier compliance with contractual requirements.
• Communicate findings clearly to Purchasing, Engineering, and Audit leadership.
• Coordinate audit activities across stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Auditing

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Data analytics software

Job description

Position Overview

Supplier Claims Auditor is responsible for performing independent audits of supplier cancellation claims to ensure that only contractually obligated and substantiated costs are paid, driving measurable cost avoidance for Stellantis.

This role interacts extensively with suppliers, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management to evaluate and resolve disputed claims. The Auditor performs substantive testing of supplier claims, obtains and assesses sufficient evidence to support payment recommendations, documents results and findings, and clearly communicates conclusions to appropriate stakeholders and management.

The position includes onsite verification of supplier inventories, production tooling, raw materials, and other assets included in cancellation claims. The Auditor assesses claims within the context of engineering program governance, tooling approval trails, supply chain compliance requirements, and commercial pricing mechanisms to ensure claims align with contractual terms, approved program decisions, and internal controls.

This individual also coordinates audit efforts with dealer field auditors, Corporate Leadership Development (CLD) program participants, and other cross‑functional audit and operational teams, and prepares clear, concise management reporting to support leadership decision‑making.

Travel requirement: up to 30%, primarily within the Midwest.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end‑to‑end audits of supplier cancellation claims, including planning, execution, documentation, and reporting.
• Substantively test supplier‑provided data and supporting documentation to validate claimed costs.
• Conduct onsite verification of inventories, production tooling, and other claimed assets.
• Evaluate claims against engineering program governance decisions, approved program scope, and tooling approval and release trails.
• Assess supplier compliance with supply chain, commercial, and contractual requirements.
• Analyze claims considering commercial pricing mechanisms, including piece price, tooling amortization, and cost recovery structures.
• Leverage data analytics and AI‑enabled tools to identify anomalies, trends, and risk indicators within supplier claims data.
• Clearly communicate audit findings and recommendations to Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Audit leadership.
• Coordinate audit activities across internal and external stakeholders to support volume, complexity, and timeliness.
• Support continuous improvement of supplier claims audit methodologies, including increased use of analytics and automation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field, such as Finance or Accounting; Purchasing or Supply Chain; Tool Valuation or Manufacturing/Product Engineering; Cost, System, or Commercial Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical and commercial topics clearly.
• Experience working with engineering programs, tooling lifecycle management, or program launch/cancellation activities.
• Understanding of automotive commercial pricing models and supplier cost structures.
• Experience using data analytics, automation, or AI‑based tools to support audit, financial analysis, or risk identification.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable financial impact through audit or validation activities.

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.