Category Implementation Buyer - Full FramesWe 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’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?In this positionFord’s Exterior & Structural Systems team is looking for a highly motivated individual to take on the challenges of delivering cost, quality, and delivery targets for the Structural Full-Frame commodity. Structural Full-Frames are core and strategic to Ford’s Truck and full-size SUV vehicles, so you’ll be at the forefront of delivering value for the future of Ford.What you'll do
Develop sourcing plans enabling completion of commercial negotiations and strategic sourcing to support supplier onboard dates while delivering program targets.
Lead target sign-off process with match-pairs, prepare RFQ’s, evaluate supplier quotations and complete Commercial Agreements
Lead QCDR process including plans to deliver full year objectives for commodity suppliers
Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships
Lead supplier commercial negotiations, drive cost reduction strategies
Assist in managing the category strategy (CBP) across regions with annual updates including identifying and developing suppliers to deliver quality, delivery and cost objectives
Complete critical upcoming sourcing decisions and work with new suppliers on industrialization plans
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation:
Develop commodity strategies to execute commodity sourcing activities enabling sourcing on-time and at target.
Develop roadmap actions to enable delivery of target
Manage the commodity strategy with global team members to maintain/update annually including identifying industry trends and technologies
Manage supplier relationships by conducting QCDR reviews, lead supplier negotiations, provide post sourcing supplier feedback and promptly address supplier claims using a data driven approach
Present sourcing strategy (Step 1 & 2) to Executive leadership, outlining the “why” behind the sourcing recommendation and strategy
Support future model program workshops
Commodity Management
Develop and successfully execute negotiations strategies to deliver material cost targets with a deep understanding of the commodity cost drivers
Support Quality initiatives by sourcing to Q1 supplier sites and holding suppliers accountable to deliver Q1 with clear action plans where targeted/aligned
Lead QCDR reviews with commodity suppliers to promptly address commodity issues with action plans
Understand the latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies and trends
Work cross functionally to align on strategies for introducing new suppliers
Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver cost objectives, identify commercial leverage data points and lead supplier negotiations
Other Responsibilities
Conduct agenda driven working-level meetings with Suppliers to drive prompt resolution and relationship development
Attend internal and external meetings with stakeholders
Be a leader and change agent, challenge our supplier partners to identify opportunities Ford is not competitive compared to other OEMs
Complete all required training
Provide support to SOT, STA and MP&L when supplier quality and delivery issues emerge
Close all commercial issues in a timely, effective, and competitive manner
You'll have
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration or Finance, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Years of experience: 3+ years of procurement and supply chain experience.
Availability to work hybrid (3 days in Dearborn & 2 days optional remote).
Even better, you may have
Master of Business Administration.
Years of experience: 3+ years of direct automotive procurement and supply chain experience.
Experience with strategic sourcing and cost negotiations.
Great communication and collaboration skills.
Desire to strengthen negotiation skills and fact-based problem solving.
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!As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
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.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHDThis position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.#LI-Hybrid LI-MH4Requisition ID : 37406