Responsibilities
- Lead, train and coach new team members, setting clear priorities to ensure high quality deliverables
- Assist PPMs in resolving roadblocks and/or finding creative solutions to resolve issues
- Identify continuous-improvement opportunities to improve speed, quality, and repeatability, and reporting to analytics templates
- Program management responsibilities for Truck/Wrangler/Hemi specific vehicle program variants, including Serial Life related activities
- Ownership of all timing, capacity, business impact of supplier-related contributions to Heavy Duty Truck and Light Commercial Van segments development and execution across full NA scope
- Close coordination with ongoing cost actions to drive efficiencies and optimization of Serial Life production cost as well as next-generation cost input into Planning process
- Preparation and input into Governance decision processes, including those that have direct level exposure to Senior Leadership (inc. NA and SLT members)
- Facilitate working sessions to drive efficiencies by sharing best practices and lessons learned
- Drive first level of escalation for vehicle product sourcing through direct engagement with engineering program management colleagues, leading yellow enablers
- Report out to executive leadership on purchasing metrics (cost/timing/readiness/capacity) to support vehicle program metrics
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field (ABET accredited)
- 10+ years’ experience, including 3+ years in Supplier Quality, Purchasing, SCM, Engineering or related areas
- Strong organizational skills; excels in fast-paced, complex environments
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects
- Results-oriented leader with experience guiding cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable with all management levels
- Deep understanding of Group Purchasing business processes
- Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and Qlik Sense
- Effective under pressure; strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel (0-20%), primarily within North America
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA / Master’s degree
- Previous buyer experience
- Experience working with SAP
Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We Help You Plan For The Future With
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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