Senior Buyer, Ford Customer Service Division
Dearborn, MI - USA
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Job Summary
Strategic Sourcing & Execution:Develop and execute sourcing strategies and lead end-to-end procurement for new parts ensuring alignment to cost quality and program timing.
Cost Management & Negotiation:Drive cost reduction initiatives and lead supplier negotiations using commodity insights benchmarking and total cost analysis to mitigate inflation and market impacts.
Supplier & Market Management:Build strong supplier relationships while maintaining awareness of supply base health market trends and emerging technologies to inform sourcing decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with engineering supply chain and category teams to improve service supply resolve constraints and drive performance.
Performance & Issue Management:Lead supplier performance reviews (QBRs) and drive rapid resolution of quality cost and delivery issues.
Communication & Continuous Improvement:Deliver clear data-driven insights to leadership and participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and outcomes.
Bachelors degree
5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience including sourcing processes policies and procedures
5 years of experience in supplier negotiations cost analysis and commercial strategy development
5 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering supply chain and suppliers to resolve issues and drive performance
Proven track record managing complex commodities and delivering cost-effective sourcing solutions
Strong commercial acumen with advanced cost analysis skills (commodity drivers should-costing benchmarking)
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive closure on complex issues in a fast-paced environment
Experience with supplier financial health analysis market trends and sourcing strategy development
Experience leading supplier performance reviews (e.g. QBRs) and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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