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Buyer Stampings & Structural AssembliesFord Motor • Dearborn, Michigan, USA
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Buyer Stampings & Structural Assemblies

Buyer Stampings & Structural Assemblies

Ford Motor • Dearborn, Michigan, USA
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Buyer-Stampings & Structural Assemblies

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

In this position...

As a Buyer at Ford Motor Company you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation by leading commercial negotiations managing critical supplier relationships and optimizing costs. You will be an integral part of Fords Global Supply Chain organization working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure that the right supply partner is chosen to deliver the best product on the right vehicle at the right price with outstanding quality and on-time performance. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and exceptional negotiation written and verbal skills who thrives in a dynamic fast paced and collaborative environment. This role focuses on the steel and aluminum stamped parts and welded assemblies located on the Top Hat (upper body) of the vehicle. The role has a high-level of interaction with Product Development Manufacturing Supplier Technical Assistance and MP&L at all levels.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

  • Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation :

Conduct appropriate sourcing activities that deliver a quality part at the best material cost to Ford Motor Company within the program timing requirements.

  • Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestones in support of launch.
  • Align with the Category Manager on the supplier bid list considering industry trends technologies and strategic supplier analysis.
  • Develop supplier strategies based on Category Manager input allowing team to source programs at target on time while managing cost quality and risk.
  • Possess effective presentation skills to executive leadership to demonstrate the why behind a particular sourcing decision.
  • Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to market and build effective long-term productive relationships.
  • Support Quality initiatives by holding suppliers accountable and sourcing Q1 sites or achieving Q1 sites where targeted / aligned.
  • Business Plan Development :
  • Develop and successfully execute negotiations strategies to deliver material efficiencies (TVM) and minimize inflationary costs which requires developing deeper understanding of cost drivers and levers.

  • Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability.
  • Work with the strategic Category Manager the Global Commodity Team and Product Development to understand the latest supply base footprint financial health ratings technologies and trends.
  • Work directly with Supply Chain and the Finance organization to develop a holistic year-over-year commodity cost position.
  • Understand and set cost savings goals to achieve on an annual basis by identifying pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements.
  • Possess effective presentation skills to executive leadership to demonstrate the Why behind a particular commercial settlement and outlook.
  • Lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews and / or Supplier Quality / Cost / Delivery meetings.
  • Supply Continuity and Support
  • Provide support to the Critical Supply Team and Supplier Technical Assistance where part quality and shortages become prevalent.

  • Work with engineering to identify alternative technologies or sources of supply to maintain a consistent flow of product into Ford production facilities.
  • Other Responsibilities :
  • Ad hoc travel as required to supply partners.

  • Be a leader - look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements can be made regardless of scale.
  • Accountable to work closely with others to meet deadlines with excellence; drive others to deliver required materials on time and with quality.
  • Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements.
  • Hold effective working-level meetings with Supply partners for fast issue closure and relationship development.
  • Qualifications

    Youll have...

  • Bachelors Degree
  • 3 years of experience in procurement preferably within the Automotive industry
  • 3 years of manufactured commodities and manufacturing processes experience
  • Even better you may have...

  • Masters Degree
  • 5 years of experience in procurement preferably within the Automotive industry
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic procurement software
  • Experience with Stampings and Structural Assemblies
  • Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities.
  • Ability to build solid relationships with teammates suppliers and cross-functional team members by fostering teamwork and collaboration in a virtual and face-to-face environment.
  • Proficient with juggling multiple responsibilities simultaneously staying focused on deadlines handling complex projects efficiently and solving open issues in a timely manner.
  • Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations business case studies).
  • Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations).
  • Cost analytics (understand commodity cost drivers part cost breakdowns gap to optimal cost).
  • Strategic mindset and the ability to understand current challenges facing the automotive industry.
  • Possess creativity energy and pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity expertise.
  • Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g. proposals reports plans) to secure commitment from business leaders.
  • Ability to interpret organizational needs and commercial strategies as input into global Category Strategies.
  • Strong working knowledge of Purchasing policies procedures and systems.
  • 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 : position is a range of salary grades 7-8 .

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

    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-MK1

    Key Skills

    Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Department / Functional Area : Supply Chain

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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