Buyer, Growth Technologies (Kitting)

Ford • Dearborn, MI

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

Growth Technologies Buyer, Kitting

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing and procurement
• 5+ years of delivering measurable cost savings through sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, or demand optimization
• 5+ years of experience managing significant spend categories with responsibility for achieving cost targets, tracking savings pipelines, and reporting realized vs. forecasted savings
• Proven ability to analyze supplier cost structures (e.g., material, labor, overhead) and leverage data-driven insights to negotiate cost reductions and mitigate price increases.”
• Established and successful track record of managing complex commodities and delivering optimized cost solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving kitting optimization initiatives by partnering with suppliers and cross-functional teams to streamline material flow, reduce complexity, and deliver measurable cost and productivity improvements

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Analyze supplier performance and cost data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for further process and cost optimization.

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