Program Manager - Mopar Purchasing

The Purchasing Program Manager for Aftermarket Accessories serves our most passionate customers by leading all purchasing responsibilities for Mopar New Model Launch and Service parts. This role will have functional responsibility for coordinating Mopar Purchasing's work paths with the cross functional teams including Mopar Marketing, Planning, Supply Chain, Supplier Operations, and Engineering. 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.

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 throughout the program lifecycle. The Program Manager develops and implements mitigation plans, monitors risk status, escalates critical issues promptly, and coordinates cross-functional responses to minimize impact. Continuous improvement and root cause analysis are driven to ensure lasting results and resilience in program delivery

This position affords the opportunity for career development within the Purchasing organization and with other cross-functional groups.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field (ABET accredited)
• 7+ years' experience, including 3+ years in Supplier Quality, Purchasing, or related areas
• Strong organizational skills; excels in fast-paced, complex environments
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects
• Results-oriented leader with experience guiding cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinker with strong tactical execution abilities
• 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:

• Applies strong program management skills to drive results
• Communicates effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Collaborates well within cross-functional teams
• Utilizes supply chain systems and understands part setup/engineering processes
• Leads sourcing, supplier engagement, and contract placement
• Solves problems creatively and is results-oriented
• Ensures proactive and effective communication
• Proactively identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks throughout the program lifecycle, escalating critical issues and coordinating cross-functional responses as needed