Surface Materials Commodity Buyer

Strategic buying role within the Purchasing group focused on Sustainable Raw Material (SRM) commodities in North America.

About the role

The Buyer will execute the management of SRM commodities, collaborate with cross-functional departments and global colleagues, and provide end-to-end oversight of supplier activities related to planning, strategy, sourcing, contract management, cost, quality, and supply. The role includes developing and executing commodity strategies in partnership with engineering and the global Purchasing team, with regular reporting to leadership.

Main Objectives

• Surface Materials commodity management (fabrics, leather, synthetic leather, suede)
• Define, implement, and maintain the commodity strategy, including cost and technology roadmaps
• Lead sourcing activities to meet program timing, cost, and technical objectives
• Develop and manage cost models, including benchmarking and value optimization
• Drive commercial and technical cost savings
• Manage supplier performance plans (cost, quality, delivery, capacity)
• Ensure raw material securitization, volume, and capacity management to prevent shortages
• Oversee sourcing and development execution in collaboration with engineering and technical teams
• Establish and track sourcing timelines to support vehicle SOP milestones
• Ensure governance and clarity for directed-buy components (cost, terms, RASIC)
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Supplier Operations
• Monitor and manage engineering changes and supplier performance issues impacting program timing
• Provide clear, actionable reporting on cost status, supplier performance, risks, and constraints
• Prepare and present commodity, supplier, and program status at key milestones
• Support vehicle programs across the full lifecycle: sourcing, launch readiness, and post-launch

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or closely related field from an ABET accredited university
• 8 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Effective communication skills and highly customer-focused
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong fluency with G Suite / MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Purchasing or closely related relevant experience
• Knowledge of Surface Materials is a plus

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 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 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