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Operations Buyer – ExteriorFasteners Commodity

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Supply Chain

Job Summary

Description

As an Operational Buyer you will be responsible for managing suppliers executing procurement processes and supporting cost and supply chain objectives. You will work closely with engineering manufacturing and suppliers to ensure timely delivery cost competitiveness and quality compliance for assigned commodities.



Responsibilities
  • Release purchase orders for prototype production and tooling requirements
  • Manage supplier performance and ensure timely delivery to meet production schedules
  • Negotiate pricing contracts and engineering change impacts with suppliers
  • Drive annual cost reduction initiatives and track savings
  • Support capacity planning to meet vehicle and powertrain demand
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply
  • Manage and resolve supplier claims including:
  • Obsolescence
  • End-of-program settlements
  • Warranty recoveries
  • Support resourcing activities and supplier audits (e.g. quality and compliance audits)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering finance and quality


Qualifications
  • Education

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering
  • MBA or Masters degree (preferred)
  • Experience

  • 13 years of experience in:
  • Purchasing / Procurement
  • Strategic sourcing or commodity management
  • Automotive supply chain (preferred)




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