The SRM NA Buyer is a strategic buying role in support of EV transformation in the Sustainable Raw Materials Purchasing group. The Buyer will have responsibility to execute the management of the SRM commodities, work closely with cross functional departments and collaborate with colleagues globally. The position will provide comprehensive oversight from beginning to end for all internal and external supplier partner activities as it relates to planning, strategy, sourcing, contract management, cost management, quality, and supply. Additional responsibility for developing and executing the commodity strategy, jointly with engineering & global Purchasing team. Regular reporting out to leadership.
Main Objectives
- Commodity Scope: Sustainable Raw Material Management
- Creation, implementation, maintenance of the commodity strategy (cost and technology roadmap)
- Application of best practices and lessons learned throughout all planning, development, execution phases
- Cost Models including competitor benchmarking
- Supplier Performance plans - including scope of cost, quality, supply KPI's
- Lead sourcing to ensure program timing and cost objectives are achieved
- Oversee development/ execution, along with technical teams
- Work hand in hand with key interface groups: Value Optimization, Product Development, Cost Engineering, Innovation, Business Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory Compliance, Finance, Supply Chain, and Supplier Operations
- Drive cost savings, commercial and technical
- Volume/capacity management
- Develop sourcing roadmap and raw material securitization plans
- Work with Engineering and program management to ensure the sourcing timeline is established and achieved
- Execute sourcing of new programs to meet cost, timing and quality objectives
- Develop and maintain cost models including external data points
- Issue and maintain purchase order and non-standard contracts
- Ensure there is process for directed buy components in order to ensure the cost and terms are understood and the process for ongoing management (RASIC) is defined
- Achieve cost savings through commercial and technical levers
- Ensure ongoing supply and no shortages
- Manage cost of deficiencies with supplier in terms of premium transportation or charge back
- Provides timely, relevant and actionable management reporting for commodity cost status, supplier performance, open issues and potential constraints
- Ensure development activities are on track to meet vehicle SOP
- Awareness and inclusion of all engineering changes, supplier process/performance issues, to meet program timing deliverables
- Manage the preparation of and presentation of commodity and supplier status
- Assessing program capacities, communicating the vehicle program needs so the team can properly support the program
- Providing purchasing's input throughout the various milestones of the development cycle (sourcing, launch readiness, post launch supplier issues/recognitions, etc.) to ensure a successful program
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or closely related field from an ABET accredited university
- Strong analytical skills, strong communication skills and are highly customer focused
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Strong fluency with G Suite / MS Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of purchasing or closely related relevant experience
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. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th 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
We Help You Plan For The Future With
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
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.
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