Purchasing Manager - Hot Stampings

Just like a bridge, our mission in purchasingis 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 billionin 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 andprovideteam members opportunities for mentoring, learning &developmentand exposure to senior leadership. The Purchasing Manager willbe responsible foroverseeing the Sourcing, development, and businessesmaintenance of key vehicle systems, ensuring they meet quality, performance, cost, and timing targets. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders tomaintainsystem integration and compliance with internal control regulations. Key Responsibilitiesinclude but not limited to: Lead the purchasing strategy for assigned vehicle systems, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality sourcing Develop andmaintainstrong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts tooptimizecost, quality, and delivery Guarantee the conformity to internal control system rules Work closely with global and regional suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience Work with engineering, R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to align purchasing activities with vehicle development Oversee budget planning and cost tracking forpurchasingactivities Support cost-reduction initiatives, improving efficiency across sourcing and procurement processes Lead and mentor a cross-functional purchasing team, ensuring alignment with thecompanygoals Work with manufacturing and quality teams to address supplier quality concerns and implement corrective actions Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing, Economics, International Business, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or equivalent; Other technical degrees with business background also considered 10+ years of experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on interior and/or body components Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drivepurchasingstrategies in a fast-paced environment Strong negotiation, analytical, andproblem-solving skills Highlyproactiveand visionary, witha track recordof driving innovation and continuous improvement Ability to communicate effectively with international teams and suppliers #J-18808-Ljbffr Stellantis