Junior Buyer

Company Overview

Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate. Our ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game‑changing partnerships are driving our transformation to a sustainable mobility tech company.

The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate and where our colleagues live and work.

With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, Stellantis could consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets, while creating superior value for all stakeholders.

Scope

The Direct Material Buyer is responsible for managing sourcing and resourcing, contract execution, supplier performance for an assigned set of commodities and supplier relationships. The Buyer contributes to define the Commodity Strategy.

The Direct Material Buyer will interact with various stakeholders at Stellantis (Engineering, Program Team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Risk Management, Purchasing Finance, Accounting, Cost Engineers, etc.) to coordinate actions for managing Requests for Quotations or Contract Execution.

Activity

In accordance with Stellantis Code of Conduct (Ethics & Compliance), the buyer is accountable for the following activities:

• To contribute to the Commodity Strategy of his/her perimeter
• To prepare and manage RFQ (Request for quotation) in line with the Bidlist defined through the commodity strategy of the perimeter in charge
• To make supplier Recommendations (REC) during Sourcing Table decision meetings
• To generate the Purchase Agreement (contract) in line with the supplier selection made (REC)
• To ensure contract execution, quality, logistics, development performance, capacity increase, …
• To manage escalation level with suppliers for quality, logistics, and obsolescence, when needed
• To prepare, manage, execute resourcing
• To manage and negotiate purchasing performance by negotiating and monitoring the full range of available levers, such as commercial performance (including commercial claims), Monozokuri, Value Optimization (VO), and raw material indexation / optimization
• To coordinate and prepare various business reviews with suppliers
• To manage the administrative work attached to these activities (Purchase orders, amendments, etc)
• To manage reporting (eg: Performance roadmap)

Main deliverables

• Recommendation of suppliers according to sourcing timing, cost targets and commodity strategy
• Elaborate and ensure the signature of the Purchase Agreement and or General Terms & Conditions (GT&Cs)
• Economic performance, including VO, in line with Division and Commodity Group targets
• Resourcing recommendation in line with Division and Commodity Group’s targets
• Quality, logistic and Vehicle Off Road (VOR) performance in line with the Purchasing Division’s targets
• All business administration linked to this position

Required knowledge

• English language proficiency (C1)
• Master’s degree in business administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field

Skills

• Proficiency in cost analysis
• Skills in negotiating contracts and prices
• Ability to manage supplier relationships
• Knowledge of automotive products and technologiesProactive, and results-driven
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to work in autonomy
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• SAP & Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency