Buyer, Suspension Parts

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In this position...
Youll be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and programs. This role manages Total Value Management throughout the program lifecycle balancing cost quality capacity timing and supply-chain requirements. The buyer works cross-functionally with Engineering Product Development Category Management Finance Manufacturing Quality and suppliers to deliver competitive sourcing solutions and measurable commercial value.

What youll do...

• Manage cost quality and material efficiency through TVM and establish annual cost-saving targets across commercial design manufacturing and supply-chain opportunities.

• Execute the buying and sourcing strategy for assigned commodities including supplier selection negotiations RFx events tactical sourcing spot buys and contract administration.

• Develop material cost roadmaps and sourcing strategies that balance cost capacity quality timing and business requirements.

• Analyze market conditions supply/demand supplier capacity financial health and industry trends to identify risks opportunities and sourcing actions.

• Own program-specific sourcing Point of View (POV) and provide data-driven recommendations to support business decisions.

• Partner with Engineering and Product Development to identify cost reduction design efficiency manufacturability and commercial opportunities.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while developing negotiation strategies that create leverage and deliver measurable value.

• Challenge existing processes and sourcing assumptions to drive continuous improvement supplier performance and end-to-end supply-chain efficiencies.
  

  Youll have...

  * 3 years of strategic purchasing/buying experience preferably in automotive or a manufacturing environment.

  * 1 years of experience purchasing production components including exposure to suspension parts such as bushings or ball joints.
  
  * Experience with sourcing supplier negotiations commercial analysis or commodity management.
  
  * Proficiency in purchasing systems processes and procedures with strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
  
  * Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive business decisions.
  
  * Strategic big-picture mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate multiple scenarios and business plans.
  
  * Self-starter with strong communication skills high energy and a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and developing commodity expertise.
  
  Even better you may have...
  * 5 years of strategic purchasing/buying experience preferably in automotive or a manufacturing environment.
  
  * 3 years of experience purchasing production components including exposure to suspension parts such as bushings or ball joints.
  
  * Familiarity with manufacturing processes supplier operations cost structures and value engineering.
  
  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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RR2

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