Senior Buyer (Export & Ecosystem Development)

About the company

Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate. Our ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving our transformation to a sustainable mobility tech company.

The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate and where our colleagues live and work.

With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, Stellantis could consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets, while creating superior value for all stakeholders.

Powered by our diversity, we lead the way world moves:

• We Are Customer Centric: We hold ourselves accountable, understand current and anticipate future needs, listen, learn constantly, have an ownership mindset.
• We Win Together: We demand the best of ourselves, are passionate about performance, are a meritocracy, collaborate through respect, trust and openness, build each other up.
• We Are Agile and Innovative: We are adaptable, are resilient, have the courage to be disruptive, focus on speed & efficiency, drive simplicity.
• We Care for The Future: We embrace a vision, are accountable for the wellbeing & motivation of our teams, take action to make a better future, build sustainability inside and out, always act with integrity.

About the Job

• Develop the supplier base in the MEA region: prospecting, identification, QCDP qualification, and supplier approval in accordance with the standard Stellantis process up to validation by the Strategic Functional Group (SFG).
• Increase APV exports from MEA: identify sourcing opportunities for the Export plan, prepare and include MEA bid lists in sourcing plans for new programs and re-sourcing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Endorse defining the Micromobility purchasing strategy for commodities in charge.
• Build and maintain a MEA supplier panel in compliance with Quality / Cost / Delivery / Performance (QCDP) requirements.
• Lead supplier qualification processes; conduct RFIs.
• Contribute to the development of the LCC footprint through commodity strategies.
• Build competitiveness analyses (benchmarks, should-cost analyses, comparisons) and define action plans.
• Improve supplier competitiveness: benchmarking sourcing results and defining action plans.
• Contribute to the development of export sourcing plans for new programs; identify resourcing opportunities.
• Ensure regular reporting to management (KPIs, planning, risks, decisions).

Key Interfaces

• Internal: Program & Commodity Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Engineering/Product, Industrialization, Logistics, Finance/Controlling, Risk Management.
• External: MEA suppliers (top management, sales, quality, industrialization), certification/audit bodies (if applicable).

Qualifications

• Mastery of purchasing processes: RFI/RFQ, negotiation, basic contracting, supplier panel management.
• Knowledge of supplier quality requirements and QCDP principles.
• Cost and competitiveness analysis (benchmarks, comparisons, business cases).
• Knowledge of project management and multi-stakeholder coordination (program milestones, governance).
• Proficiency in office tools (Excel/PowerPoint); ERP / purchasing tools (to be specified: SAP, etc.).
• Understanding of industrial/automotive environments and supply chain constraints.
• Results-oriented mindset and strong prioritization skills.
• Analytical thinking, rigor, and data reliability.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills (internal/external).
• Negotiation skills, assertiveness, and ability to manage complex situations.
• Autonomy, proactivity, and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Ethics and respect for confidentiality.
• Education: Master’s degree (Engineering school, Business school, Purchasing/SCM) or equivalent.
• Experience: 5–8 years in industrial purchasing/sourcing, ideally in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Languages: French and fluent professional English.
• Mobility: Travel within the MEA region.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all age, ethnicity, nationality, religion and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.