Job Description

• Develop and execute supply base/commodity strategies
• Analysis of data from a variety of internal and external sources to develop a point of view in making decisions to deliver the best value to Ford.
• Manage complex sourcings with a mix of DT2 and Bailment strategies.
• Lead and create strong relationship with cross functional teams at all levels to deliver common objectives (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Risk Mitigation)

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations to ensure best cost at sourcing as well as long term price sustainability
• Deliver strong data analysis that lead to in-depth commodity understanding, positive business decisions and robust tracking of price changes through life of the program/project
• Lead Sourcing completion on timefor all major future models collaborating with the Program and Category Teams and in line to a signed off plan for each Program
• Deliver Program Material Cost Target for all major future models driving the Program and Category Teams to manage closure of competitive gaps to support successful milestones approval for each Program
• Supplier risk management and day-to-day execution to deliver sourced projects implementation on time and leveraging Supply Chain position to protect program's milestones
• High-exposure to management and Executive Leadership to drive internal decision making for resolution of Quality-Cost-Delivery issues.
• Deliver Supplier Warranty / FSA Recoveriesto aligned forecast
• Reduce Supplier caused Lost Unitsand Service order fulfillmentby year-end through proactive risk management actions and support of Critical Supply Team / Supplier Technical Assistance
• Negotiate Year Over Year cost efficiencies and reductions.
• Utilize Supply Risk Management tools to intervene proactively avoiding potential supply disruption

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business Administration). Technical or Engineering degree, desirable.
• 2+ years Supply Chain experience required.
• Strong planning, organization skills and agile execution
• High business acumen with solid understanding of Global Purchasing processes (i.e. Resourcing, DT2 processes)
• Exceptional data analytics skills - ability to mine data to support decision making.
• Strategic mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture and come up with a recommendation/point of view.
• Strong leadership and networking skills
• Advanced English language skills. Strong written and verbal communication.

DISCLAIMER:
Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.

About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

About the Team

Ford's Purchasing team works to ensure that parts and services sourced from around the globe are of the highest quality, at optimal cost, and delivered on-time. We aim to build strong relationships with the supply base so that Ford can produce vehicles that our customers want and value. Building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships with a diverse range of suppliers helps us lower costs, improve quality and make progress toward our sustainability goals. We recognize that a diverse supply base is an integral part of our overall success, providing fresh perspectives that lead to cutting-edge innovations and accelerated business development. We continue to foster productive relationships with entrepreneurs from a wide range of backgrounds to meet our customers' needs and expectations.