Serial Life Purchasing Program Manager

The Serial Life North American Purchasing Program Management position is critical in managing the Total Production Cost (TPC) for the specific vehicle program(s) in scope.  To drive cost performance, the PPM will closely coordinate activities and stakeholders from Manufacturing, Engineering, Brand, Supply Chain, and Purchasing using multiple tools, including War Room, and TPC Boost Events. The PPM will also be responsible for coordinating and managing all the necessary cross functional activity required to perform Program Extension, Traplines, and managing the sourcing for serial-life programs.

The candidate must have excellent communication skills, strong systems knowledge, and experience navigating cross-functional teams to deliver challenging targets. The PPM will have deep understanding and presence at NA manufacturing plants, as well as well-rounded knowledge of supply base and critical supplier commodities / locations. This requires travel to support the on-site actions to drive cost savings development and execution.  Strong strategic thinking,  problem-solving abilities, and cost analysis skills are also critical to success.

Activity description for this role includes :

• Manages / supports initiatives such as Monozukuri workshops, cost savings initiatives, resourcing, complexity reduction, monthly savings reporting in Total Production Cost (TPC) War Rooms, Traplines, Extensions, Capacity Studies, etc
• Interfacing with both internal and external enterprise : Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Base, and Supply Chain
• Total Production Cost (TPC) Management : Spearhead efforts to optimize cost, drive performance and strategies for a given vehicle and powertrain direct material cost.  Drive supplier cost reductions through Monozukuri and Resourcing
• Trapline Management :   Evaluate, coordinate and control cost impacts for volume, mix and extensions for specific vehicle programs
• Resourcing Cost / Optimization Strategy :   Develop and implement low-cost solutions for supplier direct material costs
• Sourcing Timing and Cost :   Manage sourcing timelines, source package creation and cost targets
• Cost Recovery :   Investigate, decision and coordinate supplier cost recovery (CLS / CLD) due to supplier impacts
• KPI Reporting :   Own and manage the TPC metrics and feedback specific to a given vehicle program(s)
• Support and manage the Purchasing input and cost roll up for Product / Industrial Governance Committees; actively lead governance communication for vehicle program
• Supports Executive Report Outs and Program Reviews : Communicate actions and recommendations through War Rooms, Mid-term escalations, Governance, and SVP Leadership escalations for a given vehicle / scope

Main deliverables include but not limited to :

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.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer : 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24 th 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

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Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions :

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