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Ford Motor Company

Senior Buyer

Ford Motor Company, Allen Park, Michigan, United States, 48102

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In this position, you will have a direct purchasing role within the FCSD purchasing organization. You will lead commercial negotiations, support critical supply issues, manage material cost for assigned suppliers, and work closely with cross-functional teams to identify process and cost improvement opportunities, support supplier management strategies, and ensure compliance with our standards.

Responsibilities

Procurement

Identify cost reduction opportunities

Mitigate supplier cost uplift requests

Drive service supply improvements

Ensure superior delivery performance from supply base

Support adherence of supplier quality process requirements

Execute timely new part sourcing

Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies

Lead supplier management and engagement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance to align process improvements with company objectives.

Linkage with other functional areas to leverage spend and optimize supplier management.

Performance Monitoring

Analyze supplier performance and cost data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for further process and cost optimization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of purchasing experience

Track record of managing complex commodities and delivering optimized cost solutions

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent project management skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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