A Purchasing Manager manages the purchasing of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
The IRF Purchasing Program Manager is responsible for coordinating and executing global sourcing strategies and inter-regional supply flows, ensuring contract integrity, supply continuity, and alignment across Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and Finance.
Core Responsibilities:
Lead coordination of inter-regional sourcing flows between NA and supplier regions (e.g., EE, SA, MEA, IAP)Manage supplier and stakeholder interfaces across Purchasing, SCM, Engineering, and FinanceExecute sourcing decisions, lineup changes, and regional item setup in alignment with approved strategyOversee contract creation, maintenance, and pricing updates for IRF flowsSupport capacity alignment, claims resolution, and escalation management with SCMDrive data accuracy and execution in systems (e.g., Penta
SAP, GST
)Contribute to commodity strategies and program sourcing decisions involving
IRFDesired Outcomes:
Stable and disruption-free inter-regional supply flowStrong contract and pricing governanceClear ownership and alignment across functions (SCM, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance)Rapid issue escalation and resolutionHigh-quality execution and system accuracy across all IRF transactions
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related fieldsMinimum 8 years of experience in Purchasing or other disciplines that require significant negotiation and/or exposure to sourcing/project management processesAbility to demonstrate past results achievement and leadership skills while working in cross-functional teamsStrong written and verbal communication skillsMust be comfortable interfacing with all levels of managementSelf-motivatedAbility to lead and take ownership of projectsAbility to adapt to urgent requestsThe IRF Purchasing Program Manager is responsible for coordinating and executing global sourcing strategies and inter-regional supply flows, ensuring contract integrity, supply continuity, and alignment across Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and Finance.
Core Responsibilities:
Lead coordination of inter-regional sourcing flows between NA and supplier regions (e.g., EE, SA, MEA, IAP)Manage supplier and stakeholder interfaces across Purchasing, SCM, Engineering, and FinanceExecute sourcing decisions, lineup changes, and regional item setup in alignment with approved strategyOversee contract creation, maintenance, and pricing updates for IRF flowsSupport capacity alignment, claims resolution, and escalation management with SCMDrive data accuracy and execution in systems (e.g., Penta
SAP, GST
)Contribute to commodity strategies and program sourcing decisions involving
IRFDesired Outcomes:
Stable and disruption-free inter-regional supply flowStrong contract and pricing governanceClear ownership and alignment across functions (SCM, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance)Rapid issue escalation and resolutionHigh-quality execution and system accuracy across all IRF transactionsAt 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
