The Sr. Buyer – Direct Purchasing role will be responsible for identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions, and executing purchases in a timely manner.Job Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:Lead sourcing initiatives to ensure program timing and cost objectives are achievedPrepare and deliver sourcing recommendations to Sr. LeadershipDrive cost savings initiatives and negotiate the best market pricing for commoditiesCreate, implement, and maintain the commodity strategyDevelop cost models, including competitor benchmarkingManage and improve supplier relationships from a commercial standpointCollaborate closely with key interface groups to resolve commercial matters, such as Engineering, Project Cost Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Value Optimization, Finance, Legal, and othersIssue and maintain Purchase Orders, including non-standard contractsEnsure a continuous supply of parts in the commodity and mitigate any part shortagesLead cost opportunity investigations with suppliers in the commodity, focusing on Fixed Cost Recoveries, Benchmark, and Market Test studiesProvide timely, relevant, and actionable management reports on commodity cost status, supplier performance, open issues, and potential constraintsLead the Strategic Functional Group team and process with Global Purchasing counterpartsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field5 to 7 years of experience as buyerAdvanced English levelAbility to effectively coordinate multiple activities with other departments and adeptly resolve conflictsProficient in leading cross-functional teams, ensuring a unified approach when dealing with suppliersSkilled in developing and managing crucial supplier relationships, while optimizing their ability to deliver cost-competitive products within specified timelinesAccountable for devising and/or supporting the development of strategies and solutions aimed at consistently improving cost-efficiency and capacityPossess a comprehensive understanding of supplier capabilities on a global scalePreferred Qualifications:Global commodity experience: participating in global sourcing activities and working in global teamsMaster's degree; MBA or Engineering (ME/EE)Familiarity with cross functional (Finance, Engineering, SCM, Capacity) processesAt 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr