DescriptionOpportunity to join the Electrical EDS Wiring team as a Core Buyer. Core Buyer position is responsible for strategy development and implementation in one of the largest most dynamic commodities within Ford! North America EDS wiring has an annual spend of over $2.6b. Core Buyer will work closely with TII components operations and cost estimating teams to optimize price model to deliver best cost J1. Core Buyer position will work in close coordination with core team PD and STA to optimize supply base through market share management and disruptive supplier studies. Core Buyer position will also be responsible to manage sourcing programs from MR->CPA delivering YoY TVM through gap closure negotiations as well as identifying cost opportunities through price model vs. current cost analysis.
ResponsibilitiesWhat youll do...
- Lead buyer to source supplier on new and variance programs from pre-MR- Verified Sourcing Contracts (target management developing and optimizing sourcing strategy through design competition/market test or pre-source)
- Lead in supplier management/development
- Responsible for TVM delivery through gap closure and reconciliation of cost to price model
- Responsible to assure supplier is delivering price model consistent with aligned program targets
- Support Program/PD/STA in launch issues
- Support STA to assure suppliers are meeting Ford quality delivery standards
- Identifying opportunities to expand EDS DEI
QualificationsYoull have...
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills needed
- Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment
- Ability to develop and implement commodity strategy
- Ability to leverage cross-functional skill teams and build networks
- Data analysis skills required
- Strong communication skills required
Even better you may have...
- 3 years of Core Production Purchasing experience
- Electrical Distribution System experience
- Masters Degree
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!
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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: |
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Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage |
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Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more |
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Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more |
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Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases |
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Tuition assistance |
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Established and active employee resource groups |
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Paid time off for individual and team community service |
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A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day |
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Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. |
This position is a salary grade 8.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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