Engine Components Buyer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing Plans, Supplier Partnerships, Category Strategy, Commodity Strategies, Supplier Relationships, Negotiation Skills, Quality Initiatives, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cost Objectives, Data Driven Approach, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Automotive Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Negotiations

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Develop sourcing plans enabling completion of commercial negotiations and strategic sourcing to support supplier onboard dates while delivering program targets. Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships Assist in managing the category strategy (CBP) across regions with annual updates including identifying and developing suppliers to deliver quality, delivery and cost objectives Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Develop commodity strategies to execute commodity sourcing activities enabling sourcing on-time and at target. Develop roadmap actions to enable delivery of target Manage the commodity strategy with global team members to maintain/update annually including identifying industry trends and technologies Manage supplier relationships by conducting QCDR reviews, lead supplier negotiations, provide post sourcing supplier feedback and promptly address supplier claims using a data driven approach Present sourcing strategy (Step 1 & 2) to Executive leadership, outlining the “why” behind the sourcing recommendation and strategy Support future model program workshops Develop and successfully execute negotiations strategies to deliver material cost targets with a deep understanding of the commodity cost drivers Support Quality initiatives by sourcing to Q1 supplier sites and holding suppliers accountable to deliver Q1 with clear action plans where targeted/aligned Work cross functionally to align on strategies for introducing new suppliers Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver cost objectives, identify commercial leverage data points and lead supplier negotiations Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration or Finance, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Years of experience: 3+ years of procurement and supply chain experience. Availability to work hybrid (4 days in Dearborn & 1 day optional remote). Master of Business Administration. Years of experience: 3+ years of direct automotive procurement and supply chain experience. Experience with strategic sourcing and cost negotiations. Great communication and collaboration skills. Desire to strengthen negotiation skills and fact-based problem solving.

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing plans and manage supplier relationships to support program targets. Execute strategic sourcing and negotiations to achieve cost objectives and maintain supplier quality.