Job Category: Marketing & Sales
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Job Description:
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we鈥檙e all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
In this position...
As the Buyer, you will have a direct purchasing position for the FCSD purchasing organization. In this role, you will lead commercial negotiations, support critical supply issues, and manage material costs for the suppliers assigned. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements, support supplier management strategies, and ensure compliance to our standards.
Responsibilities:
What you'll do...
- Procurement:
- Identify cost reduction opportunities
- Mitigate supplier cost uplift requests
- Drive service supply improvements
- Ensure superior delivery performance from our supply base
- Support adherence of supplier quality process requirements
- Execute timely new part sourcing
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies
- Lead supplier management and engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with various departments, including marketing and sales organizations, supply chain, & finance to ensure process improvements align with company objectives and business needs.
- Linkage with other functional areas to ensure leveraged spend and optimized supplier management
- Performance Monitoring:
- Analyze supplier performance and cost data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for further process and cost optimization.
Qualifications:
You'll have...
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- 3+ years of Purchasing experience.
- Established and successful track record of managing complex commodities and delivering optimized cost solutions.
Even better, you may have...
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with SAP purchasing systems
- Excellent project management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
This position is a salary grade 8.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JB5
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