CI Buyer - Fuel Filler Pipes
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The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. Youll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. Youll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.
In this position...
As a Buyer at Ford Motor Company you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation by leading commercial negotiations managing critical supplier relationships and optimizing costs across various commodities and services. You will be an integral part of Fords global Supply Chain organization working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality products and services that meet Fords rigorous standards. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and exceptional negotiation skills who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
What youll do...
Establish/strengthen global supplier relationships enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology roadmaps for Fuel Filler Pipes
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.
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 (Sourcing Contract)
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).
Youll have...
Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance Engineering or another related field of study
3 years of purchasing/supply chain experience
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)
Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools
An ability to travel on company business as require
Even better you may have...
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.
Strategic mindset and the ability to understand current challenges facing the automotive industry
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 6-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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.
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