Buyer- Build-to-Print Electronics

As a Lead for select Hardware Modules, this role is responsible for the strategic planning, sourcing, business development and supply continuity that are critical to achieving the Ford+ plan of improving bottom-line automotive operations and securing Ford Motor Company's place in the ever-changing automotive landscape of tomorrow. Category Implementation team members interface with internal and external stakeholders alike to ensure that the right supply partner is chosen to deliver the best product, on the right vehicle, at the right price with outstanding quality and on-time performance.

In this position... 

• Strategic Planning, Sourcing & Negotiation


• Global Lead (NA & EU) for Hardware Modules & components


• Co-lead and develop together with PD commodity strategies, along with deployment of strategy for ICE to BEV migration. We have more flexibility than ever to create the best strategy going forward!


• Understand upcoming program sourcing and a 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 market tests and design competitions


• Understand supplier cost, OCEs, and cost gaps


• Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to the market to build effective long-term, productive relationships.


• Support future Program Workshops - identify opportunities to achieve vehicle competitive pricing


• Work with Product Development to understand the latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends


• Understand and set cost savings goals to achieve on an annual basis by identifying pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements


• Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure the long-term viability


• Lead global supplier negotiation to support 2024 Priorities Quality, Cost, Delivery, Resilience (TVM, E2E, CRID, etc.), develop Action Plan to achieve these goals


• Provide direct support to Supplier Quality and Material, Planning & Logistics where part quality and shortages become prevalent


• Work with engineering to identify alternative technologies or sources of supply to maintain a consistent flow of product into Ford production facilities


• Close all commercial issues in a timely, effective and competitive manner so as to not risk plant build objectives

What you'll do…

• Bachelor's Degree required


• Years of Experience: 3+ years of direct automotive procurement and supply chain experience


• Travel as required to supply partners


• Complete all systems training required to complete day-to-day operations of the Category Implementation role


• Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements


• Hold effective working-level meetings with Supply partners (issue closure, communication, and relationship development)
  
  Even better, you may have…
  
   


• Be a leader - look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements could be made, regardless of scale
  
  
  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!

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .      

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.  #LI-Hybrid   #LI-LB1