Senior Purchasing Program Manager

Stellantis
United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
May 09, 2026
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 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 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.