TheSupplier Claims Audit Manageris responsible forleading, supervising, and executing supplier cancellation claim auditsto ensure that only contractually obligated and substantiated costs are paid, delivering measurable cost avoidance forStellantis.
In addition to performing complex audits, this role providesday?to?day functional leadershipto Supplier Claims Auditors, including work planning, technical guidance, coaching, and quality review of audit workpapers and conclusions.
The Lead Auditor will interact extensively withsuppliers,Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management, applying sound judgment acrossengineering program governance, tooling approval trails, supply chain compliance, and commercial pricing mechanisms. The role requires bothhands?on audit executionandoversight of audit deliveryto ensure consistency, quality, and timeliness.
This position includeson?site verificationof supplier inventories, production tooling, and other assets included in cancellation claims, and close coordination withCorporate Leadership Development (CLD) program participants, dealer field auditors, and other audit and operational teams. The Lead Auditor will prepareclear, executive?ready reportingand serve as a primary point of contact for audit matters within the supplier claims domain.
Travel requirement:up to30%, primarily within the Midwest.
Key Responsibilities:
- Audit Execution & Technical Leadership
- Lead and execute complex supplier cancellation claim audits end?to?end, including planning, fieldwork, documentation, and reporting
- Perform and review substantive testing of supplier claims tovalidatecost eligibility and contractual compliance
- Conduct and overseeon?site verificationof inventories, tooling, and other claimed assets
- Evaluate claims againstengineering program governance decisions, approved scope, andtooling approval and release trails
- Analyze claims usingcommercial pricing mechanisms, including piece price structures, tooling amortization, and cost recovery models
- Supervision & Quality Assurance
- Provide day?to?day supervision, coaching, and technical guidance to Supplier Claims Auditors
- Review audit workpapers, evidence, and conclusions to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to Stellantis audit standards
- Support workload planning and prioritization to manage volume, complexity, and deadlines
- Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
- Serve as a key audit contact for Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Audit leadership
- Communicate audit results, risk assessments, and recommendations clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders
- Prepareexecutive?level reportingsummarizing audit results, key issues, andfinancial impact
- Analytics, AI & Continuous Improvement
- Leveragedata analytics and AI?enabled toolstoidentifytrends, anomalies, and emerging risks within supplier claims data
- Support the enhancement of supplier claims audit methodologies, including automation, standardization, and scalability
- Contribute to broader audit initiatives, training, and knowledge?sharing across the Audit & Compliance organization
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.
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