PURCHASING PROGRAM SENIOR BUYER
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
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opeThe 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 lifecycl
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Acti
- vity Coordinate closely with all purchasing divisions and cross-functional program teams (engineering, manufacturing, and program management) to support the overall purchasing stra
- tegy.Represent purchasing in program meetings and ensure supplier capabilities meet technical and timing requirem
- ents.Monitor part development within scope, ensuring suppliers meet deadlines and cost targets throughout the program lifec
- ycle.Manage design changes and engineering releases by providing timely commercial updates and supplier communica
- tion.Track BOM (Bill of Material) cost evolution and drive cost optimization through VA/VE (Value Analysis/ Value Engineering) initiatives and competitive benchmar
- king.Ensure supplier readiness across all phases—prototype, pre-production, and production—while resolving issues and mitigating risks related to capacity, tooling, and compli
- ance.Manages full development programs with broader scope; responsible for ~70% of lifecycle cha
- nges.Leads supplier development and readiness; actively drives cross-functional collaboration and issue resolu
tion.
Required kn
- owledgeEnglish language proficien
- cy (C1)5+ years of procurement experience in the automotive i
ndustr
- y
SkillsProficiency in cost - analysisSkills in negotiating contracts a
- nd pricesAbility to manage supplier rela
- tionshipsKnowledge of automotive products and tec
- hnologiesProactive, and resul
- ts-drivenWorks in a dynamic, high-change environment with complex supplier and technical ch
- allenges.Good Communicati
- on skillsAbility to work in
- autonomyAnalytical and synthes
- is skillsSAP & Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint pr
oficiency
