Description
Be the first to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Category Implementation Buyer with Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing negotiations strategies to deliver material cost efficiencies. You will also support quality initiatives by holding suppliers accountable and sourcing to Q1 sites or achieving Q1 sites where targeted/aligned.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing supplier strategies based on business environments, allowing the team to source programs at target, on time while managing cost, quality, and risk. Supporting CST and cross-functional teams in managing critical supplier concerns. Accountable for working closely with others to meet deadlines with excellence; driving others to deliver required materials on time and with quality.
As a Category Implementation Buyer, you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing, business development, and supply continuity that are critical to achieving the Ford+ plan of improving bottom-line automotive operations and securing Ford Motor Company's place in the ever-changing automotive landscape of tomorrow.
In this role, you will interface with internal and external stakeholders alike to ensure that the right supply partner is chosen to deliver the best product, on the right vehicle, at the right price with outstanding quality and on-time performance.
This role is lead for Transmission Clutch Modules. The role has a high-level of interaction with Product Development, Manufacturing, STA, and MP&L at all levels, and requires the ability to work well in a team environment.
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation:
Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestones in support of launch. Align with the internal stakeholders on the supplier bid-list, considering industry trends, technologies, and strategic supplier analysis. Conduct appropriate sourcing activities that deliver a quality part at the best material cost to Ford Motor Company. Possess effective presentation skills to executive leadership to demonstrate the 'Why' behind a particular sourcing decision. Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to market and build effective long-term, productive relationships. Create supplier negotiation strategies and lead commercial TVM negotiations, and supplier QCDR meetings. Lead 'Fix/Exit/Leave' supplier strategies as needed.
Business Plan Development:
Work strategically with the Global Commodity Team and Product Development to understand the latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends. Work directly with Supply Chain and the Finance organization to develop a holistic year-over-year commodity cost position. Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability. Possess effective presentation skills to executive leadership to demonstrate the 'Why' behind a particular commercial settlement and outlook.
Supply Continuity and Support:
Provide support to the Critical Supply Team and STA 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. Close all commercial issues in a timely, effective, and competitive manner to not risk plant build objectives.
Other Responsibilities:
Ad hoc 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 the Category Implementation role. Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements. Hold effective working-level meetings with Supply partners for fast issue closure and relationship development.
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?
No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases Tuition assistance Established and active employee resource groups Paid time off for individual and team community service A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.