Senior Buyer Vehicle Controls Module

Dearborn, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Supply Chain

Job Summary

Description

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...
Join our DTES team in an exciting position on the future FNV3.X control modules.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

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 purchasing strategies with Ford Buyers and Semiconductor Suppliers to ensure security of supply at best cost
Execute and manage the balancing of ICE BEV and HEV powertrains along with re-market testing the business to sanity check competition
Lead issuing RFQs to source next generation FNV3.X modules and align with suppliers on global supply strategy.
Collaborate with PD to source FNV3.X meeting technical and quality requirements to allow delivery of state-of-the-art smart connected vehicles with a safe localization launch strategy.
Engage control module 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

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
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 required

Even better you may have...

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 SG5-SG8 .

Visa 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid LI-#KH2

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionWe 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 movesIn this position...Join our DTES team in an...