Europe - France - GPS Purchasing

Designed for High Potentials. Built for the Future.

The Graduate Program of Stellantis (GPS) is a European flagship early career program designed to accelerate high potential talents into the future leaders of Stellantis .

GPS is more than a first professional experience . It is an accelerated, international development journey that combines real technical responsibility , cross country exposure , and structured development path , preparing you to grow into roles with increasing scope, impact and leadership accountability.

If you are ambitious , curious , and motivated by complex challenges and real decision making, GPS Purchasing is designed for you.

Why Purchasing at Stellantis?

Where strategy, business and leadership come together

Purchasing at Stellantis is a strategic function at the heart of the company’s performance and transformation.

Through the GPS Purchasing path, you will operate where industrial reality meets strategic decision making . From day one, you will be exposed to environments where choices directly influence competitiveness, profitability, innovation and long‑term value creation .

This path is designed to develop future managers who can:

• manage complex negotiations and priorities
• understand the business end to end
• balance technical, financial and commercial dimensions
• navigate complexity and ambiguity
• influence stakeholders and drive decisions at scale
• collaborate with a wide ecosystem of internal and external partners
• contribute to strategic decisions with tangible business impact

The GPS Purchasing path opens the door to high visibility, international and influence driven careers , shaping professionals who are ready to take on future managerial and leadership roles within Stellantis.

The GPS Journey – How the Program is Structured

Phase 1 – Local Entry & Foundations

Your journey starts with a 6‑month internship in your home country, where you will:

• join a real Purchasing team,
• take ownership of concrete activities and projects,
• build strong technical and business foundations ,
• get onboarded into Stellantis culture, values and ways of working.

This phase is designed to help you learn fast, understand how decisions are made, and start creating value early on.

Phase 2 – International Experience

International exposure is a core pillar of the GPS Purchasing Program.

The second phase consists of a 24‑month international assignment through the VIE program (Volontariat International en Entreprise), a structured initiative that enables you to work in another country while being fully integrated into Stellantis’ organization.

During this phase, you will:

• work in a different European country or abroad ,
• experience a new business context, role or environment ,
• collaborate with multicultural and cross‑functional teams ,
• strengthen autonomy , adaptability and a global mindset .

This experience is meant to stretch your perspective, challenge your comfort zone and accelerate both professional and personal growth.

Phase 3 – Consolidation & Long Term Role

After the international experience, you return to your home country and Purchasing function, where you:

• take on increased responsibility ,
• prepare for your next long‑term role within Stellantis.

Throughout the journey, you are supported by managers, mentors and HR , and benefit from tailored development initiatives aligned with your growth as a future leader.

Is This Program for You?

We are looking for high potential early career talents who are motivated to learn fast, take responsibility and build a long‑term career within Stellantis.

You are a strong fit for the GPS Purchasing Program if you:

• are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in engineering school (or equivalent – Bac +5), with graduation expected by the end of 2026 or 2027.
• are a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) (mandatory requirement to access the VIE international phase of the program).
• are no older than 27 years old (requirement to access the VIE international phase of the program).
• are interested in starting your career through a structured and accelerated early‑career program.
• demonstrate strong learning agility, curiosity and problem‑solving skills.
• are motivated by international experience and cross‑cultural environments.
• have a very good command of French and English (working language of the program).
• are eligible and available to undertake the last internship required to obtain the Bac+5 diploma/degree, prior to graduation.

GPS is designed for talents who aspire to grow into future managerial and leadership roles, through progressive exposure, responsibility and international experience.

Selection Process

The selection process includes an online assessment phase managed by an external partner, aimed at identifying talents with strong learning agility, motivation, problem solving skills and leadership potential. Additional details will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the process.

GPS Purchasing, a strategic starting point for those who want to shape decisions, drive impact and grow into the leaders of tomorrow.

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.