Lead Buyer - CVTMS Climate Commodity at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Management, Cross Functional Collaboration, Market Analysis, Presentation Skills, Automotive Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Material Planning, Quality Assurance, Technology Sourcing, Financial Analysis, Communication Skills

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Global Lead for new, leading industry, high visibility BEV technology, CVTMS. Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestone in support of launch Learn product attributes, cost targets, marketing expectations and footprint requirements to develop a comprehensive bid-list Align with GCT and Matched Pair on bid-list to align with industry trends, technologies and strategic supplier analysis Effective storytelling and presentation to executive leadership that lays out the “Why” behind a particular sourcing decision Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to market to build effective long-term, productive relationships. Support future Program Workshops - identify opportunities to achieve vehicle competitive pricing Work with the cross functional team to understand latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies and trends Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability Provide direct support to Supplier Quality and Material, Planning & Logistics 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 Travel as required to supply partners Be a leader- look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements could be made, regardless of scale Complete all systems training required to complete day-to-day operations of Category Implementation role Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements Hold effective working-level meetings with Supply partners (issue closure, communication, and relationship development) Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or another related field of study 5+ years of direct procurement and supply chain experience Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners Excellent data analysis skillset Sourcing process knowledge 5+ years of direct automotive procurement and supply chain experience Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or another related field of study Ability to work autonomously Persuasive and confident communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders

Responsibilities

The Lead Buyer will be responsible for strategic sourcing and negotiation for high visibility BEV technology. This role involves aligning with cross-functional teams and developing material cost roadmaps to achieve corporate objectives.