Supplier Claims Audit Manager

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

20h

About The Position

The Supplier Claims Audit Manager is responsible for leading, supervising, and executing supplier cancellation claim audits to ensure that only contractually obligated and substantiated costs are paid, delivering measurable cost avoidance for Stellantis. In addition to performing complex audits, this role provides day‑to‑day functional leadership to Supplier Claims Auditors, including work planning, technical guidance, coaching, and quality review of audit workpapers and conclusions. The Lead Auditor will interact extensively with suppliers, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management, applying sound judgment across engineering program governance, tooling approval trails, supply chain compliance, and commercial pricing mechanisms. The role requires both hands‑on audit execution and oversight of audit delivery to ensure consistency, quality, and timeliness. This position includes on‑site verification of supplier inventories, production tooling, and other assets included in cancellation claims, and close coordination with Corporate Leadership Development (CLD) program participants, dealer field auditors, and other audit and operational teams. The Lead Auditor will prepare clear, executive‑ready reporting and serve as a primary point of contact for audit matters within the supplier claims domain. Travel requirement: up to 30%, primarily within the Midwest.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in audit, finance, purchasing, engineering, or supply chain–related roles
Demonstrated ability to lead audits independently, exercise professional judgment, and manage complex issues

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising or mentoring auditors or cross‑functional team members
Strong understanding of engineering program governance, tooling lifecycle management, and supplier commercial structures
Experience working with supplier cancellation, excess & obsolete, or tooling‑related claims
Proficiency with data analytics, automation, or AI‑based tools to support audit execution and risk identification
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and commercial topics into executive‑level insights

Responsibilities

Lead and execute complex supplier cancellation claim audits end‑to-end, including planning, fieldwork, documentation, and reporting
Perform and review substantive testing of supplier claims to validate cost eligibility and contractual compliance
Conduct and oversee on‑site verification of inventories, tooling, and other claimed assets
Evaluate claims against engineering program governance decisions, approved scope, and tooling approval and release trails
Analyze claims using commercial pricing mechanisms, including piece price structures, tooling amortization, and cost recovery models
Provide day‑to-day supervision, coaching, and technical guidance to Supplier Claims Auditors
Review audit workpapers, evidence, and conclusions to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to Stellantis audit standards
Support workload planning and prioritization to manage volume, complexity, and deadlines
Serve as a key audit contact for Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Audit leadership
Communicate audit results, risk assessments, and recommendations clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders
Prepare executive‑level reporting summarizing audit results, key issues, and financial impact
Leverage data analytics and AI‑enabled tools to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks within supplier claims data
Support the enhancement of supplier claims audit methodologies, including automation, standardization, and scalability
Contribute to broader audit initiatives, training, and knowledge‑sharing across the Audit & Compliance organization