SRT & Special Projects Purchasing Program Manager Lead

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Purchasing Program Manager Lead Job ID:

2017246

Career Area:

Purchasing Position Type:

Salaried Location:

Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills 48326 ,

US Date Posted:

April 28, 2026

Brand:

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Coaching / Team

Lead for newly hired and developing PPMs. In this function, the SRT Lead will act as SME, Coach and Mentor working to strengthen onboarding process, building PPM development in terms of expanding requisite systems/process knowledge, proliferating key leadership behaviors with ownership-mindset, and leading Continuous Improvement projects (i.e. Traplines, Go-Fast Sourcing, Early Supplier Engagement). Responsibilities include ensuring purchasing requirements and sourcing metrics are met at all program milestones by removing roadblocks, aligning to the program variable and investment targets for purchased components, assessing program capacities, communicating the vehicle program needs so the team can properly support the program, and providing purchasing's input throughout the various milestones of the development cycle (sourcing, launch readiness, post launch supplier issues/recognitions, etc.) to ensure a successful program. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinating early supplier engagement and high-level supplier assessments in terms of Financial Risk, Technical Capability, Supplier Capacity, Industrialization Planning and Timing for SRT and Special Projects 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 in analytics, templates, and reporting to improve speed, quality, and repeatability Facilitate working sessions to drive efficiencies by sharing best practices and lessons learned Drive first level of escalation, leading Yellow enablers Report out to executive leadership on purchasing metrics to support vehicle program metrics Driving sourcing table decision that meet program and purchasing department objects Assessing program capacities, communicating the vehicle program needs so the team can properly support the program Providing purchasing's input throughout the various milestones of the development cycle (sourcing, launch readiness, post launch supplier issues/recognitions, etc.) to ensure a successful program Coordinate supplier kick-off after supplier award is confirmed Support the buyers in potential volume increases during development Control and negotiate the impact of changes during development, with a focus on economic negotiations and timing Support Supplier Quality teams to meet capacity and quality convergence targets Lead summary meetings with suppliers and key internal stakeholders

Main Deliverables:

Purchasing Program Management coordination Support the purchasing community to source on time, at the best cost and supplier location. Monitor prices and supplier's capacities during development phase Coaching and developing new PPMs in skills and system knowledge Initiating / leading Purchasing and SCM related continuous improvement projects

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field Minimum of 10 years' experience in Purchasing, Finance or related; including 3 years leading a team Strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills; able to lead structured working sessions and drive timely outputs Deep understanding of Group Purchasing business processes Benefits Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends. EOE/Disability/Veteran 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. Our benefits reflects the

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