# Buyer

**Company**: Ford
**Location**: Naucalpan de Juarez, MEX
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain
**Industry**: Automotive

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## Description

The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization by sourcing high-quality parts and services globally while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. As a Buyer, you will manage supplier relationships and ensure uninterrupted service parts supply for Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD).

**Responsibilities**

- Purchasing & Supply Management:

- Create, release, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) to support FCSD requirements.

- Monitor supplier delivery performance and ensure timely fulfillment of customer demand.

- Lead supplier follow-up activities to resolve shortages, delays, and supply disruptions.

- Maintain data integrity and accuracy within purchasing systems.

- Supplier Relationship Management:

- Serve as the primary commercial contact for assigned suppliers.

- Develop strong supplier relationships to support operational and strategic business objectives.

- Lead discussions related to capacity, delivery performance, pricing, and issue resolution.

- Escalate critical supply concerns and drive timely corrective actions.

- VOR & Back Order Management:

- Proactively manage Vehicle Off Road (VOR) and Back Order (BO) issues.

- Lead cross-functional recovery plans to restore part availability and minimize customer impact.

- Communicate risks, recovery actions, and status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.

- Analyze root causes and implement preventive actions.

- Unsourced Parts & Sourcing Activities:

- Lead sourcing initiatives for unsourced service parts.

- Support supplier selection, quotation reviews, and sourcing recommendations.

- Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and FCSD teams to ensure supply continuity.

- Evaluate sourcing opportunities that improve service, quality, and cost competitiveness.

- Cost Reduction & Commercial Management:

- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across the assigned supplier base.

- Support negotiations related to piece price, tooling, logistics, and commercial agreements.

- Deliver annual productivity and cost improvement objectives.

- Analyze supplier cost structures and develop strategies to improve competitiveness.

- Cross-Functional Leadership:

- Partner with Engineering, Material Planning, Logistics, Finance, Operations, and Supplier Technical Assistance teams.

- Lead problem-solving activities related to supply chain disruptions and service part availability.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

- Provide recommendations and influence decisions impacting FCSD purchasing performance.

**Qualifications**

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

- 3-5 Years Experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Supplier Management.

- Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial discussions.

- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

**Required Skills**

- Fluent English (written and spoken).

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.

- Ability to influence and build relationships at multiple organizational levels.

- Strong organizational and project management skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

- Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

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## Skills

### Required
- English
- analytical skills
- negotiation skills
- problem-solving skills
- communication skills
- project management skills

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