Job Description

Just like a bridge, our mission in Purchasing is to connect internal and external partners to deliver world class results. We build our bridge together on solid foundational values. Our global purchasing team sources over $80 billion in products and services annually. We deliver world class results by embracing our values of Belief, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, Growth, and Energy (BRIDGE) as they are the framework for our culture. We believe in a work-life balance and provide team members opportunities for mentoring, learning & development, and exposure to senior leadership. Stellantis takes great pride in fostering an inclusive work environment where employees can leverage strengths, experiences, and perspectives. At Stellantis, we believe it is the diversity of talent and perspective that allows us to take a visionary approach, to strategically apply new technologies and forge ahead in our industry in innovation and performance. Most opportunities will be global in nature and will involve collaboration with Stellantis colleagues in Italy, South America, and Asia.

Stellantis N.V. is seeking a Supplier Risk Program Manager to work in our Supplier Risk Management area at our Headquarters and Technical Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

This position is responsible for but not limited to:

• The identification, management, data analytics and mitigation strategies of financially distressed automotive suppliers to Stellantis
• Working with purchasing, legal, treasury and supplier risk management operations to aggressively manage distressed suppliers by managing cash advances/prepayments, facilitating payments to suppliers, and monitoring/managing supplier inventories and parts banks
• Reviewing accommodation agreements and legal documents for Stellantis obligations and liabilities
• Completing the financial evaluations of Stellantis suppliers located in North America
• Meet with executive supplier representatives (CFO’s, controllers, etc.) and agents (CPAs, consultants, etc.) to better evaluate the suppliers’ risk profile as necessary
• Ensure that there is a continuous flow of financial information that is obtained from various sources, primarily through an online portal (the information and analysis will feed the Global Purchasing organization as an input to make sourcing decisions)
• Responsible for explaining financial risk rating rationale to the broader purchasing organization as necessary
• In troubled supplier situations and active risk management cases, will develop risk mitigation strategies

What You'll Learn:

• Crisis resolution, advanced problem solving, financial risk assessment, strategy development, and integrative negotiation
• Implementation and execution of strategies across multiple areas both within and outside of Stellantis
• Management of competing and often mutually exclusive priorities
• Interaction with Stellantis senior leadership on complex multi-faceted issues

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Purchasing, supply chain or financial analysis
• Self-motivated and self-directed, Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Manage well under pressure and a strong ability to work within a team
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management
• Exceptional computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to master Stellantis' proprietary applications
• Ability to manage multiple, complex priorities with tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Risk mitigation experience
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) automotive or manufacturing experience