PURCHASING PROGRAM SENIOR BUYER

Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable, and safe mobility solutions. Our 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. With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, we consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets while creating superior value for all stakeholders.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage full development programs with broader scope; responsible for ~70% of lifecycle changes.
• Lead supplier development and readiness; actively drive cross-functional collaboration and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience in procurement
• English language proficiency

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 autonomously
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Penta SAP & Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency

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 a 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 even if you don’t contribute.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and other plans.
• 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.