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CI Buyer - Vehicle Electronics at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Category Management, Market Intelligence, Sourcing Strategy, Negotiation Skills, Cost Analytics, Analytical Skills, Leadership Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Mindset, Microsoft Office Tools, Relationship Building, Program Sourcing, Commodity Knowledge, Automotive Industry Knowledge, Employee Resource Groups

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Application of category management skill set to optimize the commodity and sourcing strategy Lead for commodity knowledge and market intelligence including cost, bill of process, etc. Lead TVM activities (NA and global lead/coordination) including objective setting and delivery Lead Program sourcing activities (SOBA & CPA) Lead sourcing strategy development and execution Lead strategic initiatives including Gap Week, Cost Strategy Week, QCDR/QBR Quarterly Meetings Lead cross-functional interface (PD/Finance/STA) Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in SUpply Chain, Business, Engineering or other related fields of study 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-OCE Strategic mindset and the ability to understand current challenges facing the automotive industry Strong working knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures, and systems Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools An ability to travel on company business as required Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities Strong leadership skills and ability to work in teams Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building and working cross functionally

Responsibilities

The CI Buyer will apply category management skills to optimize commodity and sourcing strategies while leading various sourcing activities and strategic initiatives. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and the establishment of market intelligence for effective decision-making.