Senior Purchasing Program Buyer

MISSION

As 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead  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 FOR

5+ 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 evaluation
Negotiation  and  contract management
Supplier relationship  management
Strong an alytical and problem‑solving  skills
Clear and effective  communication
Ability to work  independently  and manage  priorities
Proactive , results‑driven mindset
Proficiency 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.