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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're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You'll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You'll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.

Join us as a Category Implementation Buyer for Direct Injection Fuel Systems. In this dynamic role, you'll drive strategic sourcing for the DI Fuel Injection systems, develop and execute negotiation strategies and have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with our STA, Program, Finance and Engineering colleagues. If you're a passionate and proactive leader with the ability to develop and execute complex strategies, this is your chance to make a significant impact for Ford Motor Company.

Responsibilities

In this position...

Develop supplier strategies to deliver Sourcing Contracts on-time, within program target while managing quality and risk.
Develop and deliver with excellence supplier negotiation packs outlining our strategies to deliver multi-year QCDR plans for targeted suppliers.
Develop and deliver with excellence our DSF commodity papers for Step 1 & 2 demonstrating high expertise of the sourcing strategies and commodity knowledge.

What you'll do...

Coach, motivate, develop and successfully execute negotiation strategies to minimize supplier claims and deliver our multi-year material cost targets (TVM).

Support Quality initiatives by holding suppliers accountable, sourcing to Q1 sites or achieving Q1 sites where targeted, developing and executing plans for fix / exit of low performing suppliers.

Support STA, SOT and cross-functional teams in managing critical supplier concerns.

Accountable to work closely with others to meet deadlines with excellence; drive others to deliver required materials on time and with quality.

Strong focus on delivering the Ford Plan and ability to communicate how to do so with the team.

Qualifications

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field of study

5 years of supply chain or purchasing experience within the automotive industry

High business acumen with solid understanding of Purchasing procedures and processes

Ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners

Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiation strategies

Even better, you may have...

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain

3-5 years of direct leadership experience

High confidence and ability to break down barriers to help the team achieve objectives.

Exceptional presentation and organization skills.

Strong written and verbal communication, clear executive level messaging

Ability to multi-task; handle several assignments at one time.

Learning and growth mindset, with strong teaching skills.

Emotionally resilient, ability to react to change quickly.

Proven record of building strong relationships and networks, both internally and externally.

Expertise in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, WebEx teams, etc

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-HTHD

This 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.

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