Senior Buyer - Tuners / Amplifiers at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Buying, Supplier Relationship Management, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Negotiation Skills, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Market Analysis, Sourcing Strategy, Manufacturing Processes, Data-Driven Decision Making, ESG Compliance, Forecasting

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Analyze market supply/demand balances and deficit risks. Implement a comprehensive sourcing strategy for the category, delivering a balanced portfolio of material that meets Ford's capacity, cost, timing, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) needs. Procurement Operations: Lead sourcing execution activities, including Request for Proposal (RFP) events, tactical sourcing, spot buys, and contract administration. Program Ownership: Serve as the Point of View (POV) owner for program-specific sourcing decisions. Supplier Relationship Management: Manage relationships with existing and future audio suppliers, understand industry and asset-specific costs, and work with suppliers to define integration opportunities within the supply chain. Process Improvement: Continuously challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for improvements, regardless of scale. Strategic Planning: Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability of the commodity. Claim Management: Lead and bring to closure all supplier claim activity. Team Leadership & Support: Support operational buyers on all resourcing, banking, and operations activities. Formulate and update tuner/amplifier strategy with Manufacturing Process (MP) alignment. Risk Management: Understand and manage forecasted risks and opportunities for your buy, both in system and offline. Supply Chain Visibility: Understand all amplifier/tuner supplier turnover, including down to Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelors Degree 3+ years of strategic buying experience. Proficiency in Purchasing systems and procedures. Clear understanding of the purchasing program lifecycle. 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 negotiation strategies. Strong analytical skills; must be data-driven and able to analyze multiple potential scenarios and business plans. 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 able to work both independently and in a team setting. Strong negotiation skills, creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations. Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders. Ability to interpret organizational needs and commercial strategies as input into global Category Strategies. Masters Degree Familiarity with manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Buyer will analyze market supply and demand balances, implement sourcing strategies, and manage supplier relationships for tuners and amplifiers. They will also lead procurement operations and drive process improvements to align with corporate objectives.