Buyer

FCSD Recall Buyer

As the Buyer, you will have a position for the FCSD purchasing organization.  In this role, you will lead commercial negotiations for FSA programs, support critical supply issues, and manage material cost for the suppliers related with Recall Programs.  You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements, support supplier management strategies, and ensure compliance with our standards.

Location & Workstyle - This role is based out of Dearborn, Michigan and requires On-Site 4 days a week

• Execute timely Recall launch plans
• Identify cost reduction opportunities 
• Mitigate supplier cost uplift requests
• Drive service supply improvements
• Ensure superior delivery performance from our supply base
• Support adherence of supplier quality process requirements
• Execute timely new part sourcing 
• Lead supplier management and engagement
• Recall Process Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with various departments, including marketing and sales organizations, supply chain, engineering, implementation team, & finance to ensure process improvements align with company objectives and business needs.
• Linkage with other functional areas to ensure Recall Programs are launched in timely manner

Performance Monitoring:

• Review Supplier shipping plans, together with Supply Chain to identify delivery opportunities that make sense to the Program Implementation Plan,

You'll have... 

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years Purchasing or related experience. 
• Established and successful track record of managing complex programs
• Excellent project management skills to deliver to most effective plan optimizing costs for Ford
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Great critical thinking skills so you are capable to analyze where you're at and what needs to be done
• High stress fast paced environment, multitasking 

Even better, you may have...

• 5+ years Purchasing or related experience. 
• Previous Ford Experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic Automotive engineering knowledge
• Automotive background
• Presentation skills (being able to present complex information in a clear, simplified way)