The Purchasing Program Manager is responsible for leading the activities and the sourcing functions for new programs. This position will support the production buyers on purchasing responsibilities for the program and act as the liaison between purchasing and the cross functional teams including engineering, supplier quality, supply chain management, finance, VCE, manufacturing and suppliers. The Program Manager ensures purchasing requirements and KPIs are met at each milestone by removing obstacles, aligning purchasing tasks with timelines, and prioritizing actions for execution and management support. This role leads the sourcing cycle and proactively manages risk by systematically identifying, assessing, and prioritizing potential issues. The Program Manager develops and implements mitigation plans, monitors risk status, escalates critical issues promptly, and coordinates cross-functional responses to minimize impact.
Additionally, this position features executive-level interface as the Program Manager is responsible for supporting Product Committee meetings in addition to other product development and governance activities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Report out to executive leadership on purchasing metrics to support vehicle program metrics
Guarantee the achievement of project targets through the selection of suppliers
Ensure purchasing requirements and metrics are met at all program milestones by removing roadblocks
Guarantee the adequacy / alignment between the project and the commodity teams on sourcing strategies for all parts, including carry over, also taking into account the supplier risk
Align to the program variable and investment targets for purchased components
Contribute to the development of economic targets
Guarantee the achievement of 'Tool Kick off' with supplier in line with the planning and the capacity requirements of the project
Ensure compliance with the conditions of execution of the supplier contract (in particular cost, time and production capacity, etc.) in the development, industrialization and / or mass production phase
Monitor the supplier's economic impacts for evolutions during development
Support to detect failing suppliers as early as possible and ensure the right level of reactivity and escalation to deal with these cases of failure
Assess program capacities, communicating the vehicle program needs so the team can properly support the program
Provide purchasing's input throughout the various milestones of the development cycle (sourcing, launch readiness, post launch supplier issues/recognitions, etc.) to ensure a successful program
Implement Resourcing strategy, optimizing DMC for all North America vehicles
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field (ABET accredited)
A minimum 8 years of relevant purchasing experience or other disciplines that require significant negotiation/exposure to sourcing processes
Strong organizational skills; excels in fast-paced, complex environments
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically
Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects
Results-oriented leader with experience guiding cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills; comfortable with all management levels
Deep understanding of Group Purchasing business processes
Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and Qlik Sense
Effective under pressure; strong interpersonal skills
Willingness to travel (0-20%), primarily within North America
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA / Master's degree
Previous buyer experience
Experience working with SAP
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
