Description
The Ford Supply Chain team is central to our ability to build great vehicles. As a Module Buyer, you'll source high-quality underbody modules while driving cost, quality, and on-time delivery. You'll help shape a resilient supply chain so Ford can consistently deliver the vehicles our customers want.
The Module Buyer owns sourcing, supplier engagement, and day-to-day purchasing activities for a defined portion of the underbody module category. You will support future model sourcing, deliver productivity through Total Value Management (TVM), and manage operational execution to meet program cost, quality, and delivery targets. You'll partner closely with Product Development (PD), Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and Manufacturing, Planning & Logistics (MP&L), and Finance.
To get a clear picture of your technical background, please make sure your resume highlights the tools, systems, and platforms you've used. If it's not already included, adding a list with your experience level for each tool would be very helpful. This allows us to better see how your skills match the requirements of the role and our projects.
Manage cost, quality, and material efficiencies across the program lifecycle. Lead supplier relationship management and a proactive supplier engagement model. Develop strategies that support long-term commodity viability and corporate objectives. Own program sourcing decisions and be the point-of-view (POV) lead for assigned programs, securing capacity, cost, timing, and ESG alignment. Deliver annual cost-savings and distinguish opportunities from pure commercial leverage, design changes, and supply-chain improvements. Analyse market supply/demand dynamics and identify supply-risk mitigation strategies. Partner with cross-functional strategic teams to assess supply-base footprint, supplier financial health, emerging technologies, and market trends. Monitor industry trends, new assembly technologies, and supplier financial/footprint changes to inform strategy. Purchasing lead for internal Make vs Buy studies and Bailment Studies.