Category Implementation Buyer-VCT, Solenoid, Timing Systems
Category Implementation Buyer-VCT, Solenoid, Timing Systems
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Job Description
In this position...
- Establish/strengthen global supplier relationships enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology roadmaps for Timing System VCT and Solenoids.
- Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestone in support of launch.
- Lead process to source on time and satisfy program targets including working closely with PD to develop forward model cost targets.
- Drive/ lead Best Cost at J1 both through initial sourcing and design changes Lead design competitions and market tests.
- Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to market to build effective long-term productive relationships.
- Support future Program Workshops - identify opportunities to achieve vehicle competitive pricing.
- Manage Supplier emerging significant issues (supply issues Quality Cost etc.) and drive internal risk mitigation.
- Co-lead and develop together with PD commodity strategies along with deployment of strategy for ICE to BEV migration.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Application of category management skill set to optimize the commodity and sourcing strategy.
- Lead for commodity knowledge and market intelligence including cost bill of process etc.
- Lead TVM activities (NA and global lead/coordination) including objective setting and delivery.
- Lead Program sourcing activities (SOBA & CPA)
- Lead sourcing strategy development and execution.
- Lead strategic initiatives including Gap Week Cost Strategy Week QCDR/QBR Quarterly Meetings.
- Lead cross-functional interface (PD/Finance/STA).
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors degree in Business or Engineering MBA preferred
- Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work in teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building and working cross functionally.
- Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations business case studies)
- Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations)
- Cost analytics (understand commodity cost drivers part cost breakdowns Gap-to-OCE)
- Strategic mindset and the ability to understand current challenges facing the automotive industry
- Strong working knowledge of Purchasing policies procedures and systems
- Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools
- An ability to travel on company business as require
Even better you may have...
- MBA preferred
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!
For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-LB1
Employment Type
Full-Time
