CI Buyer Exterior - Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
About the Job
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commodity Integration Buyer to lead and support multiple NA Greenhouse Exterior commodities. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to collaborate effectively with both internal cross-functional teams, including engineering, program management, finance and procurement and external suppliers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering design TVM, monitoring distressed suppliers and supporting buyers with CBP development, Key supplier reviews and Gemba events.
In this position...
+ Lead Design TVM for Exteriors.
+ Work with engineering and programs to deliver on time.
+ Work with buyers to ensure value of savings is met.
+ Work as the supply chain lead in Matched Pair forums with engineering.
What you'll do...
+ Lead buyers in meeting distressed/risk monitoring, in collaboration with SRM team.
+ Track timing of exit strategies for largest impact.
+ Support buyers in populating Commodity Business Plans and meeting timing to deliver.
+ Support buyers in populating Quarterly Business Reviews with key supplier partners.
+ Support buyer Gemba events, from planning and logistics to execution and opportunity follow-up.
You'll have…
+ Bachelor’s Degree.
+ 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, and/or sourcing experience.
Even better, you may have…
+ Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making and present clear recommendations to peers, and executive leadership.
+ Ability to build network relationships with cross-functional skill teams (Engineering, STA, Finance, Studio, and OGC).
+ Skills necessary to prioritize assignments and multitask to achieve goals.
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 7-8 .
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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Requisition ID : 37382
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commodity Integration Buyer to lead and support multiple NA Greenhouse Exterior commodities. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to collaborate effectively with both internal cross-functional teams, including engineering, program management, finance and procurement and external suppliers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering design TVM, monitoring distressed suppliers and supporting buyers with CBP development, Key supplier reviews and Gemba events.
In this position...
+ Lead Design TVM for Exteriors.
+ Work with engineering and programs to deliver on time.
+ Work with buyers to ensure value of savings is met.
+ Work as the supply chain lead in Matched Pair forums with engineering.
What you'll do...
+ Lead buyers in meeting distressed/risk monitoring, in collaboration with SRM team.
+ Track timing of exit strategies for largest impact.
+ Support buyers in populating Commodity Business Plans and meeting timing to deliver.
+ Support buyers in populating Quarterly Business Reviews with key supplier partners.
+ Support buyer Gemba events, from planning and logistics to execution and opportunity follow-up.
You'll have…
+ Bachelor’s Degree.
+ 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, and/or sourcing experience.
Even better, you may have…
+ Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making and present clear recommendations to peers, and executive leadership.
+ Ability to build network relationships with cross-functional skill teams (Engineering, STA, Finance, Studio, and OGC).
+ Skills necessary to prioritize assignments and multitask to achieve goals.
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 7-8 .
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.
#LI-Hybrid #LI-CW1
Requisition ID : 37382
Source : Ford Motor Company
