Purchasing Value Optimization Specialist

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

12d

About The Position

The Commodity Value Optimization Specialist job responsibilities include but not limited to:

Manage Full Value Optimization responsibilities for assigned Direct Material Commodity areas within Serial Life
Coordination responsibility for any cost impact as a result of Purchasing Performance or Powertrain specific reduction or over-recovery
Ownership of assigned commodity supplier value optimization across full NA scope
Close coordination with ongoing Program actions to drive efficiencies and optimization of Serial Life production
Advanced understanding of supplier input into cost reduction activities
Working knowledge of program critical parameters into supplier selection process and management

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 8 years of experience in related field
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, capable of managing conflict, and resourceful when managing complex assignments
• Must be comfortable and excel in a fast-paced environment
• Results oriented and ability to lead cross-functional and global teams in issue resolution
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically
• Strong communication skills required; must be comfortable interfacing with all levels of management
• Customer focus and Strong knowledge of business processes across group purchasing

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Engineering Degree and/or Experience
• Prior Value Optimization (VO) Experience

Responsibilities

• Manage Full Value Optimization responsibilities for assigned Direct Material Commodity areas within Serial Life
• Coordination responsibility for any cost impact as a result of Purchasing Performance or Powertrain specific reduction or over-recovery
• Ownership of assigned commodity supplier value optimization across full NA scope
• Close coordination with ongoing Program actions to drive efficiencies and optimization of Serial Life production
• Advanced understanding of supplier input into cost reduction activities
• Working knowledge of program critical parameters into supplier selection process and management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level