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PURCHASING PROGRAM SENIOR BUYER

PURCHASING PROGRAM SENIOR BUYER

Mopar • Auburn Hills, MI
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company 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.

Scope

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.

Activity

  • 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 (Bill of Material) 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.

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
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