Category Implementation Buyer – Electric Drive Units at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing Strategies, Supplier Relationships, Cost Reductions, Negotiation Skills, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Skills, Manufacturing Processes, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Category Expertise, Electric Drive Units, Vehicle Electrification

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Develop sourcing strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Advance Product Planning Lead sourcing projects and facilitate cross-functional alignment to deliver sourcing recommendations at competitive prices, on time, and with supply chain resilience Explore the marketplace and develop category expertise that allows you to enhance and challenge our category strategies Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any issues that may arise Identify and secure cost reductions and negotiate cost avoidances Assist in the resolution of cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting supply Work closely with others to meet deadlines with excellence; drive others to deliver required materials on time and with quality Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or a related field of study 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, and/or sourcing experience Proficiency in Purchasing systems and procedures Clear understanding of the purchasing program life cycle Strong 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) Project Management skills and process discipline Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable decision-making Strong verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross functionally Ability to clearly present recommendations to leadership Comfortable dealing with internal and external conflicts Must be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work both independently as well as in a team setting Continuous 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 develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy Familiarity with manufacturing processes Big Picture / Strategic Mindset (Must be able to drive the future of the commodity) Creative thinker and problem solver Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills Experience with eMotors, invertors, or vehicle electrification

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies and lead sourcing projects while facilitating cross-functional alignment. Manage supplier relationships and identify cost reductions to ensure timely delivery of products.