Buyer, Category Implementation Castings

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In this position...
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. At Ford were building a better world together. Join our global Supply Chain team and help shape the future of mobility through strategic sourcing supplier partnerships and commercial excellence.

What youll do...

As a Category Implementation Buyer Engine Components (Forgings/Castings) you will lead sourcing strategy commercial negotiations and supplier management for a critical engine components commodity. Working closely with Product Development Finance STA and Manufacturing youll drive competitive cost quality and delivery while supporting current programs and future electrification initiatives.

* Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies and lead commercial negotiations.

* Establish and strengthen global supplier relationships while aligning supplier technology roadmaps with Fords business objectives.

* Lead program sourcing activities to support vehicle launches and achieve cost quality and timing targets.

* Drive Best Cost at Job 1 (J1) through sourcing cost optimization design competitions and Total Value Management (TVM) initiatives.

* Provide market intelligence cost analysis and competitive benchmarking to support sourcing decisions.

* Partner cross-functionally with Product Development Finance Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) and Manufacturing to execute commodity strategies.

* Manage supplier performance including cost quality delivery and risk mitigation while supporting the transition from ICE to BEV programs.

Youll have...
* Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Supply Chain or related field.

* 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing purchasing or supply chain management preferably within the automotive industry.

* 5 years of experience leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier relationships.

* 5 years of experience developing and executing commodity or category sourcing strategies.

* Strong business acumen with excellent analytical negotiation and communication skills.

* Knowledge of commodity cost drivers sourcing processes and purchasing systems.

* Experience collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

* Ability to travel as required.

Even better you may have...
* MBA preferred.
* Experience sourcing engine components including forgings and castings.
* Experience supporting electrification or ICE-to-BEV commodity 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.
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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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-RR2

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