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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
In this position...
As the Buyer you will have a direct purchasing position for the FCSD purchasing organization. In this role you will lead commercial negotiations support critical supply issues and manage material cost for the suppliers assigned. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements support supplier management strategies and ensure compliance to our standards.
Location & Workstyle - This role is based out of Dearborn MI and requires a hybrid workstyle
Responsibilities
What youll do
Procurement:
- Identify cost reduction opportunities
- Mitigate supplier cost uplift requests
- Drive service supply improvements
- Ensure superior delivery performance from our supply base
- Support adherence of supplier quality process requirements
- Execute timely new part sourcing
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies
- Lead supplier management and engagement
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with various departments including marketing and sales organizations supply chain & finance to ensure process improvements align with company objectives and business needs.
- Linkage with other functional areas to ensure leveraged spend and optimized supplier management
Performance Monitoring:
- Analyze supplier performance and cost data to identify trends bottlenecks and areas for further process and cost optimization.
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors degree
- 3 years Purchasing or related experience.
- Established and successful track record of managing complex commodities and delivering optimized cost solutions.
Even better you may have...
- 5 years Purchasing or related experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above
No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
- Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6-8.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
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Employment Type
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