Buyer - Headrests & Armrests
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In this position...
This is a strategic buyer for headrest and armrest commodities at Ford. The selected candidate will perform strategic sourcing, delivers cost/quality/delivery objectives, manages supplier relationships, and ensures that buyers operational counterparts have the necessary supplier program / cost information to accurately complete POs/TOs in iERP systems.
What you'll do...
Manage cost, quality, and delivery of commodity 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 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 component and part requirements
Partner with finance team and controller's office to update quarterly material indices and forecasted pricing mentorship based on 3rd party data (where applicable)
Conduct regular design reviews with engineering
Sourcing execution lead (RFx event, tactical sourcing, spot buy, contract admin, etc.)
POV owner of program-specific sourcing decisions
Implement sourcing strategy for category, delivering a balanced portfolio of material that meets Ford's capacity, cost, timing, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) needs
Manage relationships with existing and future Instrument Panel suppliers
Understand industry and asset specific costs
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
You'll have...
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 3 years strategic buying experience
Analytical skills (Must be data driven and able to analyze multiple potential scenarios / business plans)
negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations)
Even better, you may have...
Proficiency in Purchasing systems and procedures
Continuous 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
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.
Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders
Ability to interpret organization needs and commercial strategies as input into global Category Strategies
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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