Engine Components Buyer

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As a Engine Components Buyer you will be responsible for critical components such as Composite Intake Manifolds Oil Pans and Engine Covers sealant systems plastic metal components etc. across various programs. Your expertise will drive the strategic direction sourcing execution and productivity initiatives (Total Value Management - TVM) ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality plastic parts to Ford Engine and Transmission Plants. This role demands a proactive approach to supplier relationship management and a keen eye for market trends working collaboratively with Product Development (PD) Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) and Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) to achieve aggressive Year-over-Year (YoY) cost quality and on-time delivery (OTD) targets.

• Drive financial performance by managing and optimizing cost quality and materials efficiencies through the application of TVM principles across the program lifecycle.
• Ensure Supply Chain Excellence & Resiliency by analyzing market supply/demand balances and proactively identify deficit risks implementing mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted production
• Lead sourcing execution within Fords internal sourcing process as the Point of View (POV) owner for all program-specific sourcing decisions
• Implement robust sourcing strategies for your commodity category delivering a balanced portfolio of material that meets Fords stringent requirements for capacity cost timing and quality
• Manage and cultivate strong relationships with existing and future Composite suppliers conducting regular supplier performance reviews focusing on cost quality (Q1 / PPM) delivery (OTD) and financial health.
• Collaborate closely with Product Development to understand the latest supply base footprint assess supplier financial health ratings evaluate emerging technologies and anticipate industry trends

• Bachelors degree with Supply Chain or Technical focus
• 4 years of purchasing and/or technical experience
• Ability to work well in a fast environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Validated strategic and creative problem-solving abilities
• A history of leading change in a constantly evolving environment
• Tenure building/maintaining cross functional relationships with internal and external partners
• Able to think holistically analyze the situation at hand and overcome obstacles to deliver balanced business results

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 GSR7-GSR8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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