Graduate Program of Stellantis l Purchasing

Join the Graduate Program of Stellantis (GPS), a global early-career development experience designed to accelerate emerging talent graduates into future leadership roles. In the Supplier Quality & Purchasing Rotational Development Program, you will contribute to real business priorities while building the commercial, technical, and leadership capabilities needed to succeed in a fast-moving global automotive environment.

From day one, you will join Stellantis as a full-time employee, take ownership of meaningful assignments, and collaborate with teams that shape supplier performance, sourcing strategy, cost competitiveness, quality, and vehicle launches.

HOW THE PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED:

This two-year program includes four six-month rotational assignments across Purchasing and Supplier Quality. Each assignment is project-based and designed to provide broad business exposure, functional depth, cross-functional collaboration, and increasing responsibility.

• Complete four six-month rotations across Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and aligned cross-functional teams.
• Gain exposure to different commodities, suppliers, programs, manufacturing environments, and business priorities.
• Participate in structured onboarding, technical and leadership development, mentoring, and networking.
• Prepare for placement into a long-term Purchasing or Supplier Quality role upon successful program completion, based on business needs and individual capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Support sourcing strategies, competitive quotations, supplier negotiations, and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Analyze supplier quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and risk data to inform business decisions.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to resolve operational, quality, and supply issues.
• Contribute to supplier assessments, industrialization activities, product and process readiness, and continuous improvement.
• Support vehicle and product launch activities by monitoring supplier deliverables, identifying risks, and helping drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program teams.
• Lead defined projects, present recommendations, and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership., * Real business ownership and high-impact assignments.
• Broad exposure across commercial and technical functions.
• Mentoring from experienced professionals and access to senior leaders.
• Technical training, leadership development, and peer learning.
• Opportunities to strengthen negotiation, supplier management, quality, analytical, and communication capabilities.
• Collaboration across functions, countries, and cultures.

• Bachelor’s degree completed before the program start date in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, International Business, or a related field.
• 1+ years of relevant professional experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated learning agility, initiative, accountability, and interest in taking on increasing responsibility.
• Ability to travel as required by rotational assignments and business needs., * Internship, co-op, student-program, or project experience in Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related area.
• Experience using data to identify trends, solve problems, or support decisions.
• Exposure to negotiations, supplier management, quality systems, manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, or project management.
• Strong interest in the automotive industry and global collaboration.

Who Thrives Here:

• You may be a strong fit if you are curious, resourceful, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and motivated by both commercial strategy and technical problem-solving. You build productive relationships, communicate with confidence, and are ready to learn quickly while delivering results.

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.