Buyer- Seats

Just like a bridge, our mission in Purchasing is to connect internal and external partners to deliver world class results. We build our bridge together on solid foundational values. Our global Purchasing team sources over $80 billion in products and services annually. We deliver world class results by embracing our values of Belief, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, Growth, and Energy (BRIDGE) as they are the framework for our culture. We believe in a work-life balance and provide team members opportunities for mentoring, learning & development and exposure to senior leadership. FCA takes great pride in fostering an inclusive work environment where employees can leverage strengths, experiences and perspectives. At FCA, we believe it is the diversity of talent and perspective that allows us to take a visionary approach, to strategically apply new technologies and forge ahead in our industry in innovation and performance.

The Buyer for Seating will support Automotive Seat Module buying in North America and Globally, with an annual value of business of ~$200M.

The core responsibilities of this position are the development, ownership, and execution of full lifecycle commodity strategies which include but are not limited to:

• Support the global commodity team for the Seat JIT commodity coordinating global sourcing’s, synergy acceleration, benchmarking and commodity strategy development and execution
• Coordinate and manage key supplier open issues, lead and execute business plan, and serve as escalation point to drive issue closure
• Manage complex supply issues ranging from capacity to just in time delivery and regular release fluctuations
• Sourcing activities supporting the Seat JIT commodities including:
• Supplier negotiations
• Sourcing on time and to target
• Driving annual cost savings activities
• Managing and identifying cost savings activities including Value Creation Program, Value Optimization and Gap to Should Cost
• Lead the resolution and negotiation of commercial issues

The selected candidate will interact with many cross-functional teams such as engineering, supply chain management, supplier quality and finance.

This position affords the opportunity for career development within the Purchasing organization and with other cross-functional groups. The ideal candidate will strive to continuously improve purchasing processes and more specifically module sourcing and cost management.

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.