Are you passionate about innovation and new technologies? Do you enjoy engaging with experts, discovering breakthrough solutions, and playing a key role in transforming the automotive industry?
Join us as a Senior Innovation Buyer and become a key player within STELLANTIS!
At the heart of interactions with innovative suppliers and internal teams, this position offers you a unique opportunity to explore the latest technological advancements, build strategic relationships, and influence the Group’s innovation choices. You will have a direct impact on STELLANTIS' competitiveness by identifying and integrating cutting-edge solutions that make a difference in terms of brand image, customer services, quality, and cost.
We are looking for a curious, autonomous, proactive and communicative professional with an appetite for very technical topics, capable of initiating constructive discussions and driving strategic projects.
If you want to grow in a dynamic environment where every day is a new opportunity to learn and collaborate, this mission is for you!
SENIOR INNOVATION BUYER
Know and make known within STELLANTIS, the innovations of the suppliers in:
- Soliciting the panel's suppliers
- Identifying new suppliers that can provide innovative solutions, through the participation to innovation events
- Pilot and organize Supplier Innovation Days
NB: the organization of "TechDay" events is the responsibility of the Business or the engineering entity concerned.
Contribute to extend the Automotive Innovation Research Plan. Supplier proposals should ideally provide the Group with a competitive advantage.
Contribute to purchasing policy: ensure that innovation work is properly integrated into purchasing policies and anticipate in a concerted manner the potential entry of new innovative suppliers.
Pilot purchases in advance of an innovation project:
- Manage the sourcing table to launch the RFQ and select the Supplier of the innovation,
- Organize and guarantee the progress of projects in advance with suppliers,
- Negotiate and contract commitments (studies, collaborations, prototypes) with suppliers in innovation
- Develop a lasting relationship with innovative suppliers
- Maintain a demanding relationship with strategic suppliers
Manages the negotiation and drafting of contracts, ensuring that any modifications made to the generic innovation contract are validated by the legal entity
Release the Purchase Order, trough the SAP system, managing the supplier code creation
Lead the STELLANTIS Purchasing Innovation process by:
- Participating to the SFG monthly preparation rituals with the Purchasing Department (DMEM, DMCA, DMPT, DMBI),
- Participant in monthly rituals with the TERE or ENG Clusters (SWX, BCI, PRS, FCEL)
- Contributing to the achievement of the Innovation Rating for Business Review (MBR, PBR), in conjunction with TERE and the Champion concerned,
- Participant in Innovation Steering Committees (CoPil) with concerned Suppliers,
- Elaborating with TERE the necessary processes for the smooth running of the activity.
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.