Buyer - Directed Content & Integrated Assembly (Tier II)

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Project manager / lead for Directed Tier 2 (DT2) turnover & suppliers for Interior Cockpit and trim team. Ensure robust tracking of DT2 costs within Interior components, TVM delivery, and coordination with Tier 1 buyers & suppliers of costs, claims, multi-party agreements (MPAs). Responsible for unique sourcing components as required - including Digital scent modules, police modification parts, etc. Lead for various cockpit projects throughout the year as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or other related field of study
• Minimum of 3 years strategic buying or program management experience
• Proficiency in supply chain systems and procedures
• Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy
• Strong analytical skills (Must be data driven and able to analyze multiple potential scenarios / business plans)
• Cost analytics (understand commodity cost drivers, part cost breakdowns, Gap-to-OCE)

Nice To Haves

• Continuous pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity and process expertise
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes a plus
• Big Picture / Strategic Mindset (Must be able to drive the future of the desk)
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work both independently as well as 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 organization needs and com

Responsibilities

• Lead exercise and process of collecting and analyzing Directed Tier 2 Supplier Information for Interior Cockpit & Trim Department
• Build Directed Tier 2 Database to provide robust spend analyses and Tier 2 Part information to team members.
• Drive system improvements to process to reduce / eliminate manual tracking of data
• Engage and interact with buyers in other VHMs to align on TVM negotiations to ensure DT2 Savings for Interior
• Lead DT2 TVM/Claim processes for Interior VHM – collecting all required documentation and collaborating with SCBS to transact.
• Lead commodity integration team for unique sourcing activities - Examples include but are not limited to Digital Scent Module, Police modification parts, Inertia Locks, etc.
• MPA management/SME
• Develop cockpit strategy for MPA commodities
• Project manager for launching programs to ensure MPAs completed by T1/2 buyers by PA Milestone
• Ensure MPA list/database up to date
• Bailment SME
• Manage cost, quality, and delivery of commodity over program lifetime
• Support and co-drive w/STA all supplier Q1 and quality objectives
• Understand and set cost savings goals annually to identify pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements
• Work with cross functional teams to understand latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends
• Sourcing execution lead & POV owner (RFP event, tactical sourcing, contract administration, etc.)
• Implement sourcing strategy for category, delivering a balanced portfolio of material that meets Ford’s QCDR (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Resilience)
• Look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements could be made, regardless of scale
• Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability
• Identify enablers to drive waste out of system/commodity
• Lead for commodity knowledge and market intelligence including cost, bill of process, etc.
• Lead cross-functional interface (primarily with Design Studio, PD, Cost Estimating)
• Lead the development and deployment of constraint mitigation actions to protect assembly plant production because of supplier constraints or catastrophic losses

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level