- 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)
- 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
- 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 (. 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.
Brake Discs Buyer - Mexico City, México - Ford Motor Company
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