Buyer Textiles

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

This role is for a Seat Trim Textiles Buyer - Responsible for procuring fabric and leather materials for seat cover manufacturing.

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.
• Analyze market supply/demand balances and deficit risks.
• Align on sourcing to materials component and part requirements.
• Work to establish material indices (Woven materials leather) and forecasted pricing mentorship based on 3rd party data (where applicable).
• Conduct regular design reviews with color & materials and engineering .

What youll do...

• Sourcing execution lead (RFx event tactical sourcing spot buy contract admin etc.).
• POV owner of program-specific sourcing decisions regarding leather and fabric strategy.
• 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 textile suppliers.
• Understand industry and asset specific costs and develop should cost for textiles materials by spec.
• 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 3 years of automotive purchasing experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in leather vinyl and/or fabric automotive materials experience.
• 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.

Even better you may have...

• 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.

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.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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