Purchasing Program Manager/ RFQ Creation Specialist

Leads advance program management activities and creates sourcing packages for new programs, including advanced, serial life, resourcing, and market test initiatives, in alignment with the sourcing plan. Supports production buyers, serves as the liaison between Purchasing and cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Management, Finance, VCE, Manufacturing, and suppliers—and works directly with source package stakeholders during the preparation phase to align activities. Ensures purchasing requirements and KPIs are met at each milestone by removing obstacles, aligning tasks to program timelines, supporting mitigation plans, monitoring risk, escalating critical issues, and coordinating cross-functional responses to minimize impact. Features executive-level interface, responsible for supporting Product Committee meetings and other product development and governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing plans, including strategy, timing, and readiness to transition to execution team
• Lead RFQ/source package creation for North America and ensure required data is complete and accurate
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, VCE, Manufacturing, and suppliers to align sourcing activities
• Track sourcing package status, resolve roadblocks, and provide updates to project teams and purchasing leadership
• Ensure purchasing requirements, KPIs, and program milestones are achieved up to contract milestone

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years in purchasing, sourcing, engineering, negotiation, change management, or a related area
• Strong project management, analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities, resolve conflict, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable leading cross-functional/global teams and interfacing with all management levels

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree
• Previous buyer experience
• Experience working with SAP
• Strong understanding of Stellantis systems, purchasing strategy, sourcing pipeline, sourcing process flow, GST, EBOM, CN, COPS, Fastcar, and Part Development Plan
• Experience working with global project teams and proficiency in Microsoft tools, especially Excel

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays (including year-end shut-down), 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 even if you don’t contribute
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and other coverage
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and immediate 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