MISSIONAs a
Senior Purchasing Program Buyer
, you will lead purchasing activities for
new vehicle programs, engineering changes, and cost optimization initiatives
. You will play a key role in ensuring
supplier readiness
,
cost competitiveness
, and risk mitigation across the entire product development lifecycle.Working at the
intersection
of purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and program management, you will contribute directly to the successful
launch of new vehicles
and the achievement of
strategic sourcing objectives
.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESLead
purchasing activities for vehicle programs from
early development
through
production
.Act as the purchasing representative within
cross‐functional program
teams (engineering, manufacturing, program management).Ensure
suppliers
meet technical, timing, cost, and quality requirements throughout the program lifecycle.Monitor
part development,
milestones
, and
supplier performance
, proactively addressing risks and issues.Manage
engineering changes and design releases,
ensuring timely and clear commercial alignment.Track
Bill of Material (BOM)
cost evolution and drive cost optimization initiatives through VA/VE and benchmarking.Support
supplier readiness
across prototype, pre‐series, and series production phases.Contribute to
supplier development
activities, capacity planning, tooling readiness, and compliance requirements.Manage
complex development programs
with a broad scope and high level of autonomy.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR5+ years of experience
in purchasing or procurement, ideally within an industrial or automotive environment.Strong experience in
program purchasing
, supplier management, and cost control.Solid understanding of automotive products, development processes, and supply chain dynamics.Proven ability to work in complex, fast‐changing environments with multiple stakeholders.Fluent
English (C1 level)
;additional languages are a plus.Cost analysis and commercial evaluationNegotiation
and
contract managementSupplier relationship
managementStrong an
alytical and problem‐solving
skillsClear and effective
communicationAbility to work
independently
and manage
prioritiesProactive
, results‐driven mindsetProficiency in
SAP
and
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)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.