Senior Buyer – Finished Vehicles Transportation
Stellantis · Auburn Hills, MI
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Senior Buyer – Finished Vehicles Transportation
@ StellantisSenior Buyer – Finished Vehicles Transportation
About the job
Join our team as a Senior Buyer focusing on vehicle logistics, sourcing strategy, contract negotiations, supplier management, and supporting digital transformation in transportation.
Requirements
- Sourcing strategy experience
- Contract negotiation skills
- Supplier management
- Logistics knowledge
- Cost analysis ability
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in vehicle logistics
- Strong negotiation skills
- Analytical mindset
- Excellent communication
Full job description
The Senior Buyer – Finished Vehicle Transportation is responsible for leading the sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, and supplier performance management for key Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) service categories, including vehicle releasing and driveaway, port processing/value‑added services, and yard management operations.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Lead, develop and execute the sourcing strategy for Vehicle Releasing & Driveaway operations, Port Processing / VPC services and Yard Management Services
- Serve as the commercial lead for complex, high‑impact contract negotiations and supplier award recommendations
- Lead development of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, including scope definition, service models, and commercial structures
- Analyze cost models, labor-based pricing structures, operational benchmarks, and total cost of ownership impacts
- Negotiate multi‑year contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and continuous improvement plans
- Craft executive leadership recommendation packages and support cross‑functional approval processes
- Own supplier relationships for assigned categories, ensuring high performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Lead quarterly business reviews and drive corrective action plans for service gaps or performance issues
- Collaborate with operations to ensure seamless service during new launches, peak volume, port transitions, and network updates
- Monitor supplier compliance with Stellantis Purchasing policies, risk management expectations, ESG standards, and legal requirements
- Contribute to budget planning, cost forecasting, and year-over-year productivity delivery
- Track industry trends in vehicle handling, labor markets, automation, port operations, and yard management
- Identify opportunities to reduce logistics costs while improving throughput, accuracy, and vehicle quality
- Support Stellantis’ digital transformation by evaluating technology-enabled improvements for yard, port, and releasing processes
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.