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Truckload Transportation Buyer

Ford, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120

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Supply Chain Degree Level:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job Description In this position…The dedicated truckload buyer will work to develop and source truckload transportation for our Ford of Mexico Plants. This role works cross‑functionally with Materials Planning and Logistics Team and with our Regional Transportation Managers at each Plant to ensure that our truckload carriers continue to deliver cost, quality and on‑time deliveries.

Responsibilities

Manage the inbound truckload services for parts shipments to support the Mexican Plants and carrier base in Mexico

Manage competitiveness and network optimization through Blue Yonder procurement

Develop purchasing POV on sourcing actions to improve Transportation network for inbound parts.

Use of negotiation and sourcing tools such as GDIA to develop sourcing recommendations and develop leverage and help drive waste from network

Identification and development of new truckload carriers

Leverage data analytics to support sourcing decisions

Understand industry trends and associated data analytical trends.

Lead strategic work such as Business Unit Reviews, Commodity Strategy updates, etc.

Lead for management of Supplier relationships

Champion Minority development and opportunities

Ability to work cross‑functionally with Ford’s Lead Logistics Provide and North American Logistics team.

Understand the Network design and complications, and help source to maximize the efficiency within the Network

Qualifications You’ll have…

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering)

Positive, Can-Do attitude when faced with demanding customer expectations. Team approach with fellow Buyers and MP&L/Plant Materials

Able to maintain focus and operate under pressure in fast paced environment

Able to develop, leverage cross-functional network

Ability to develop and communicate strategic and analytical viewpoints to purchasing leadership, carrier base, and internal customers.

Ability to find leverage with a market driven commodity to help achieve optimal cost and service

Highly organized, analytical, and a strategic thinker to support the required pace

Strong leadership skills

Strong excel skillset; pivot tables; data analytics

Even better, you may have…

Experience in Blue Yonder a plus

Experience in Smartsheet and dashboard analytics a plus

Logistics degree and experience a plus

Bilingual – Spanish speaking/written language skills a bonus

Benefits

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:

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