Buyer Seat Trim

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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.

Lead Fords sourcing strategy commercial cost reduction actions and supplier relationships for all Ford North America Trim cover supply. Additionally leads integration of seat trim covers into the tier 1 seat assembler to deliver industry leading cost and quality seat assemblies into the Ford Production plants.

In this position...

• Manage cost quality and material efficiencies (Total Value Management) over program lifetime.
• Understand and set cost savings goals annually to identify pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements.
• Work with the strategic Category Manager and Product Development to understand latest supply base footprint financial health ratings technologies and trends.
• Maximize quality integration of tier 2 components into final seat assembly.
• Analyze market supply/demand balances and deficit risks.
• Conduct regular design reviews with engineering to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Sourcing execution lead (RFx event tactical sourcing spot buy contract admin etc.)

What youll do...

• POV owner of program-specific sourcing decisions.
• Implement sourcing strategy for category delivering a balanced portfolio of material that meets Fords capacity cost timing and ESG (Environmental Social Governance) needs.
• Manage relationships with existing and future Seat Trim suppliers.
• Understand industry trends and new technologies.
• Work with suppliers to define integration opportunities within the supply chain.
• Look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements could be made regardless of scale.
• Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability.
  

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years strategic buying experience.

Even better you may have...

• Proficiency in Purchasing systems and procedures.
• Extremely high energy with a relentless pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity expertise.
• Ability to influence senior executives to drive decision-making.
• Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes a plus.
• Strong analytical skills (Must be data driven and able to analyze multiple potential scenarios / business plans).
• Big Picture / Strategic Mindset (Must be able to drive the future of the commodity).
• Creative thinker and problem solver.
• Must be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work both independently as well as in a team setting.
• Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations).
• Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g. proposals reports plans) to secure commitment from business leaders.
• Ability to interpret organization needs and commercial strategies as input into global Category Strategies.

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: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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