Supplier Claims Auditor

About the role

The Supplier Claims Auditor conducts independent audits of supplier cancellation claims to ensure that only contractually obligated and substantiated costs are paid, generating measurable cost avoidance for Stellantis. The role works closely with suppliers, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management to evaluate and resolve disputed claims.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute, document, and report end‑to‑end audits of supplier cancellation claims.
• Substantively test supplier‑provided data and supporting documentation to validate claimed costs.
• Perform on‑site verification of inventories, production tooling, raw materials, and other claimed assets.
• Assess claims against engineering program governance, tooling approval trails, and contractual requirements.
• Analyze claims using commercial pricing mechanisms, including piece price, tooling amortization, and cost recovery structures.
• Leverage data analytics and AI‑enabled tools to identify anomalies, trends, and risk indicators.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Audit leadership.
• Coordinate audit activities with internal and external stakeholders, including dealer field auditors and CLD program participants.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies through increased use of analytics and automation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, purchasing, supply chain, tool valuation, manufacturing/product engineering, or cost/commercial engineering.
• Strong project management abilities and capacity to manage multiple audits simultaneously.

Required skills