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Supplier Recovery Project Manager

Stellantis, Auburn Hills, MI, United States


Overview

Position Overview: The Supplier Chargeback Project Manager is a critical position within the quality organization. This role is responsible for coordinating initiatives focused on maximizing cost-recovery performance and strengthening the efficiency of Stellantis’ warranty processes through effectively collaborating with the various stakeholders (e.g. Quality, Legal, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, etc.). You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and develop scalable processes that reduce waste and improve supplier alignment. Your work will directly influence Stellantis’ bottom line by ensuring equitable cost ownership, accelerating recovery cycles, and enabling data-driven decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creating structure, improving systems, and delivering tangible financial impact through continuous improvement and strategic supplier engagement.
This is a fast-paced environment providing rapid delivery for our business partners. You will be working in a highly collaborative environment that values speed and quality, with a strong desire to drive change and value.

Responsibilities

Overall Project Manager to coordinate all actions, efforts, and initiatives to improve supplier chargebacks. Daily meetings with the different stakeholders to follow up on progress and impact of their respective processes

Collaboration and team building across multiple departments to achieve objectives

Identify process failures or opportunities to improve accountability and maximize recoveries

Review existing data available and reports to identify needs, improvements and efficiencies

Candidate will be responsible for collecting data, trends, etc. that will be shared into governance committees and other organizational groups

This role will have the vision to drive change to the organization

The ideal candidate will excel in taking complex situations and programs and simplifying them for use across all levels of experience and knowledge

The role will require strong organizational and project management skills to facilitate project reporting and support inquiries. This individual will be accountable for sharing program metrics and collaborating with other departments to escalate issues quickly and effectively

As a part of this role, the expectations will be to have the ability to present data findings and opportunities within any setting including presentations to executive level leadership

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar discipline

10+ years of experience in Part Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Operations, or Finance

Proven problem solving and analytics skills

Capability to review, understand and analyze data from a business analytics standpoint

Self-starter with ability to multi-task and take ownership of programs

Ability to work in a quickly evolving fast-paced environment

Excellent team building and facilitation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experienced presenter and public speaker

Advanced user of Microsoft or Google business tools including advanced Excel skills, and PowerPoint experience

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (Master's) in Business or Purchasing

Experience in project/program management

Automotive purchasing experience

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. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

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 both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

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.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

EOE / Disability / Veteran

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