Stellantis’ governance model emphasizes integrity, responsibility and transparency throughout the value chain. Guided by our Code of Conduct and the Global Responsible Purchasing Guidelines, we build strong, transparent relationships with suppliers.
Partnering with Stellantis provides suppliers access to global opportunities, enhancing their market presence. We also support small and local suppliers in achieving technological advancements, while our vertical integration strategy secures supply, reduces costs, and leverages shared expertise to accelerate electrification and develop innovative solutions.
Building Integrity-Driven Strategic Partnerships
We cultivate collaboration and excellence
Every year, the Supplier Awards highlight top performers, with 68 suppliers honored in 2024 for excellence in categories such as Corporate Social Responsibility, Carbon Footprint and Innovation.
Monthly communications and regional supplier conventions provide updates on strategies and challenges, offering opportunities to share key business focuses and build stronger relationships with Stellantis buyers.
In parallel, top supplier business reviews align strategies, emphasizing social and environmental impacts and identifying mutual value creation initiatives. Our buyers ensure suppliers are well-supported throughout the sourcing and purchasing process, facilitating smooth onboarding for new partners.
Stellantis Europe Supplier Convention, April 2025.
We provide benchmarking and efficiency training
All suppliers are required to be IATF 16949 (or ISO 9001) certified, ensuring compliance with global quality standards.
Monozukuri(1) workshops target cost reduction, waste elimination, and product quality improvement, with a focus on the highest value products.
The Supplier Web Academy offers comprehensive training in areas such as quality, supply chain management, and finance, enhancing supplier capabilities.
(1) Monozukuri, which translates to “production” or “making of things,” is a Japanese term for manufacturing. It represents a blend of technological expertise, knowledge, and the spirit of Japan’s manufacturing practices. This spirit is characterized by a sincere attitude towards production, encompassing pride, skill, dedication, and a continuous pursuit of innovation and perfection.
We foster strategic business development
We drive strategic business development by building an innovative ecosystem through partnerships and joint ventures that enable us to master the EV value chain. Examples include:
exploring advanced batteries technologies with partners such as Factorial Energy and Tiamat
establishing gigafactories for our battery cell-module requirements through joint ventures with LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI, in North America, and CATL and Mercedes-Benz/Saft in Europe
The annual Stellantis Supplier MatchMaker Event facilitates introduction to a broad mix of suppliers, which can strengthen our supply base and drive economic growth in various communities.
Factorial solid-state battery technology.
We optimize the supply chain through local sourcing
Supplier localization is key. By choosing suppliers near our manufacturing sites, we support local communities, minimize supply disruption risks, and reduce costs related to logistics, customs duties, and exchange rate fluctuations. This approach also lowers CO2 emissions from long-distance shipping, provides greater flexibility in the supply chain and helps us understand local stakeholder expectations.
We promote occupational inclusion
We support the inclusion of people with disabilities by partnering with organizations such as Fondation Pluriel in France and ILUNION in Spain. Sheltered suppliers, who employ individuals with disabilities, meet the same quality and performance standards as other suppliers and have expanded their expertise in industries like rail and aerospace, showcasing the value of inclusive practices. Dedicated budgets and resources ensure a focused approach to promoting occupational inclusion and supporting national initiatives.
