Category Implementation Buyer-Medium Castings

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.

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.

In this 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.

* 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.

Category Implementation Buyer - Medium Castings

What you'll do...

* Application of category management skill set to optimize the commodity and sourcing strategy.

* Lead for commodity knowledge and market intelligence including cost, bill of process, etc.

* Lead TVM activities (NA and global lead/coordination) including objective setting and delivery. .

* Lead Program sourcing activities (Sourcing Contract)

* Lead strategic initiatives including Gap Week, Cost Strategy Week, QCDR/Q  Quarterly Meetings

* Lead cross-functional interface (PD/Finance/STA)

What you'll do...

* Application of category management skill set to optimize the commodity and sourcing strategy.

* Lead for commodity knowledge and market intelligence including cost, bill of process, etc.

* Lead TVM activities (NA and global lead/coordination) including objective setting and delivery. .

* Lead Program sourcing activities (Sourcing Contract)

* Lead strategic initiatives including Gap Week, Cost Strategy Week, QCDR/Q  Quarterly Meetings

* Lead cross-functional interface (PD/Finance/STA)