The role supports coordination between the Purchasing function and top hat teams (engineering / manufacturing / supply chain) for the development and serial production of vehicles.  This includes responsibility of a dedicated perimeter, supporting the purchasing team during supplier selection, managing suppliers, coordinating multidisciplinary teams during project development, c­arrying out supplier relationships, and ensuring appropriate actions to guarantee observance of contracts.

 

 ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION 

Supplier kick-off after supplier award is confirmed Negotiate potential volume increases during development Control and negotiate the impact of changes during development, with a focus on economic negotiations and timing Final Start of Production price release, including project changes notices 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

Follow up with buyers on sourcing status ensuring program timing is achieved Assist in removing roadblocks in sourcing with engineering, logistics, quality, and other groups as necessary. Achieve Total Production Cost Targets Negotiate Quality Cost technical performance terms and Engineering Changes Guarantee the Supplier Tool Kick off Open or obtain the orders at the right time Achieve the Final Price targets according to the project needs Monitor prices and supplier’s capacities during development phase Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, IT, or related fields Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing or other disciplines that require significant negotiation and/or exposure to sourcing/project management processes Ability to demonstrate past results achievement and leadership skills while working in cross-functional teams Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be comfortable interfacing with all levels of management Self-motivated Ability to lead and take ownership of projects Ability to adapt to urgent requests

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability.  Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.