Category Implementation Buyer-Medium Castings

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

1d • $74,300 - $166,200

About The Position

As a Buyer at Ford Motor Company, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation by leading commercial negotiations, managing critical supplier relationships, and optimizing costs across various commodities and services. You will be an integral part of Ford's global Supply Chain organization, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality products and services that meet Ford's rigorous standards. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and exceptional negotiation skills who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Commercial negotiations
• Supplier relationship management
• Cost optimization
• Global supply chain
• Cross-functional team collaboration
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical capabilities
• Negotiation skills
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Establish/strengthen global supplier relationships, enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology roadmaps for Medium Castings
• Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestone in support of launch.
• Lead process to source on time and satisfy program targets, including working closely with PD to develop forward model cost targets.
• Drive/ lead Best Cost at J1, both through initial sourcing and design changes
• Lead design competitions and market tests.
• Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to market to build effective long-term, productive relationships.
• Support future Program Workshops - identify opportunities to achieve vehicle competitive pricing.
• Manage Supplier emerging significant issues (supply issues, Quality, Cost, etc.) and drive internal risk mitigation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed