Purchasing Program Manager

About the role

This role supports coordination between the Purchasing function and platform teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain) for the development of new programs. Responsibilities include managing a dedicated perimeter, supporting the purchasing team during supplier selection, coordinating multidisciplinary teams during project development, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring contract compliance.

The organization acts as the liaison between key program stakeholders (Design Office, Brand, Engineering, Supply Chain, SCE, and Manufacturing) and the Commodity Buying and Supplier Operations teams. The scope of engagement begins at early program inception and runs through program build-out, covering key elements such as Sourcing Pipeline, Supplier Industrialization, Program Financial Elements, and Capacitation requests.

The team is organized with a blended focus on Purchasing and Supplier Operations and is structured around three key vehicle phases: Advance, Development, and Current Production.

Responsibilities

• Drive sourcing table decisions that meet program and purchasing department objectives
• Ensure purchasing requirements and metrics are met at all program milestones by removing roadblocks
• Align to program variable and investment targets for purchased components
• Assess program capacities and communicate vehicle program needs to support the team
• Provide purchasing’s input throughout the development cycle (sourcing, launch readiness, post-launch supplier issues/recognitions) to ensure program success
• Coordinate supplier kick-off after supplier award is confirmed
• Support buyers in potential volume increases during development
• Control and negotiate the impact of changes during development, focusing on economic negotiations and timing
• Detect troubled suppliers and potential shortages, then follow up with stakeholders to support escalation
• Support Supplier Quality teams to meet capacity and quality convergence targets
• Lead summary meetings with suppliers and key internal stakeholders
• Work with cross-functional specialty teams to manage negotiations

Main Deliverables

• Purchasing Program Management coordination
• Support the purchasing community to source on time, at the best cost and supplier location
• Support achievement of Total Production Cost Targets
• Monitor prices and supplier’s capacities during the development phase

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related fields
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Purchasing or disciplines requiring significant negotiation and/or exposure to sourcing/project management processes
• Demonstrated past results achievement and leadership skills while working in cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interfacing with all levels of management
• Self-motivated with the ability to lead and take ownership of projects
• Ability to adapt to urgent requests

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional challenges
• Family Building Benefits: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays (including year-end shut-down from December 24th through New Year’s Day), vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution regardless of employee contributions
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary plans, including life insurance, group accident, and critical illness coverage
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and their families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products
• Support for Growth and Giving Back: Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours annually