Buyer - Powertrain Sensors and Vehicle Dynamic Modules

Buyer - Powertrain Sensors and Vehicle Dynamic Modules

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In this position...

Ford Motor Company continues to expand and accelerate its global Electrification (EV) plan and deliver smart Connected vehicles. Our supplier business partners remain a critical and strategic part of this growth. Ford Motor Company Digital Technology is looking for an experienced Electronics professional to join our team. This Supply Chain-based team is composed of Negotiating/Technical Experts who along with our Engineering Supplier Technical Assistance and Manufacturing teams will help ensure world class delivery by our supply base.

The candidate will interact with Suppliers and Ford Sites globally. In this critical role you will:

• Join a high performing DT Supply Chain Lead team to ensure security of supply of optimal costed electronic and mechanic BoM for our next generation Digital Tech Engine and Powertrain Sensors and VDM
• Establish/strengthen global supplier relationships enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology roadmaps.
  • Often leaning heavily on the current published cycle plan information due to modular supplier sourcing strategies.
• Develop Cost and Capacity strategies with PD/STA and to ensure security of supply at best cost
• Lead issuing RFQs to source next generation programs and align with suppliers on global supply strategy.
  • Collaborate with PD to source programs that meet technical and quality requirements to allow delivery of state-of-the-art smart connected vehicles with a safe launch strategy.
• Engage Sensor/VDM supplier partners at senior level to develop strong partnerships. Hold regular Business reviews with suppliers
• Manage Supplier emerging significant issues (supply issues Quality Cost etc.) and drive internal risk mitigation

What youll do...

The candidate will interact with Suppliers and Ford Sites globally. In this critical role you will:

• Join a high performing DT Supply Chain Lead team to ensure security of supply of optimal costed electronic and mechanic BoM for our next generation Digital Tech Engine and Powertrain Sensors and VDM
• Establish/strengthen global supplier relationships enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology roadmaps.
  • Often leaning heavily on the current published cycle plan information due to modular supplier sourcing strategies.
• Develop Cost and Capacity strategies with PD/STA and to ensure security of supply at best cost
• Lead issuing RFQs to source next generation programs and align with suppliers on global supply strategy.
  • Collaborate with PD to source programs that meet technical and quality requirements to allow delivery of state-of-the-art smart connected vehicles with a safe launch strategy.
• Engage Sensor/VDM supplier partners at senior level to develop strong partnerships. Hold regular Business reviews with suppliers
• Manage Supplier emerging significant issues (supply issues Quality Cost etc.) and drive internal risk mitigation

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical or Business)
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Possess excellent negotiation strategy communication presentation and facilitation skills; those needed to interact with external and internal stakeholders

Even better you may have...

• Prior specialized focus on electronic sensors technology/industry experience
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to build strong and effective relationships across technical and business teams globally
• Advanced knowledge of direct electronics supplier experience valued
• 2 or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• A genuine interest for improvement and a commitment to global change beneficial

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.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades 7-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.

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