Value Creation - Buyer

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

9h

About The Position

This role involves coaching commodity teams for a specific subdivision through the entire process of value creation, from developing a factual basis to executing negotiations. The buyer will challenge teams to adopt a should-cost mindset, bring a fresh perspective, and ensure daily progress through check-ins, task allocation, and accountability. Support will be provided in applying analytical tools for material cost optimization, and the buyer may conduct analyses and generate ideas themselves. Stakeholder involvement in negotiation preparation will be facilitated, and teams will be prepared through robust fact-basing and mock negotiations. The buyer may also take over negotiation strategy and execution when necessary, approve negotiation results, and act as a liaison between commodity teams and Value Creation Program leadership. The role reports hierarchically to the head of the EE VCAL team and functionally to the global head of the DMC Subdivision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related fields
• 8 years of experience in Purchasing, Product Cost Optimization or Value Optimization
• Proven experience coaching or developing peers
• Fluent in cost reduction methodologies and tools, with the ability to rigorously challenge a should-cost model
• A negotiator at heart – you approach situations with the belief that everything is negotiable
• You do not accept “good enough”
• Able to manage multiple actions simultaneously without compromising quality or momentum
• Communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders across the organization

Responsibilities

• Coach commodity teams for one subdivision through every step – from fact base development to negotiation execution
• Challenge the team – empower them to adopt a should-cost mindset and bring a fresh, value-oriented perspective
• Ensure daily rhythm and progress – drive weekly check-ins, define and allocate tasks within the team, and hold team members accountable
• Support the team in applying the analytical toolbox for material cost optimization, including conducting selected analyses and generate ideas / leverages yourself where appropriate
• Support the team to get stakeholders involvement in negotiation preparation (ex: cost engineering, supplier cost analysts)
• Prepare teams for negotiation – build a robust fact base, conduct mock negotiations, and ensure teams enter discussions fully prepared
• Step in when required – take over negotiation strategy and execution when necessary
• Approve negotiation results from teams and ensure booking for negotiation results
• Act as the link between commodity teams and Value Creation Program leadership – prepare leadership reviews, flag issues early, and mobilize support when needed

What This Job Offers

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